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2018 Map of Jamestown NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Jamestown NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The intersection of Republic, Jewell, and Cloud Counties in north-central Kansas defines this rural landscape, dominated by a complex network of waterways feeding into the Republican River basin. Central to this area is the expansive Marsh Creek wetland system, which includes the recreational waters of Sportsmans Lake and is traversed by the dedicated Marsh Trl. The map illustrates a strictly partitioned agrarian grid, where section lines are marked by local routes like Omio Rd and Valley Rd.

Local history and family landmarks are preserved in sites such as the Caldwell Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region. The presence of the Mc Collough Airfield amidst the drainage of West Marsh Creek and W Marsh Cr highlights the integration of light aviation into the modern agricultural economy of the plains. Water remains the primary geographical feature, with Saint Johns Cr, Skunk Cr, and Buffalo Cr carving subtle relief across the prairie.