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2009 Map of Jewell

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Jewell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Jewell serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape, situated at the confluence of several vital watercourses. The town's grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as N Mechanic St and Byram St, while the surrounding prairie is shaped by the complex drainage systems of West Buffalo Creek, Middle Buffalo Creek, and East Buffalo Creek. These streams converge south of the township into the main stem of Buffalo Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the preservation of rural burial sites, including the Jewell Cemetery adjacent to the town and the more distant East Buffalo Cemetery and Union Cemetery. The infrastructure reflects a blend of traditional land use and modern utility, evidenced by the Jewell County Dam and the localized aviation access provided by Willmeth Airport. The map also traces established rural routes like Sand Rd, illustrating the persistent section-line road network of North-Central Kansas.