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2018 Map of Junction City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The confluence of the Republican River and the Smoky Hill River forms the headwaters of the Kansas River at the heart of this survey, a geographic focal point that has long dictated the layout of the region. This waterway network supports the sprawling military installation of Fort Riley, which dominates the northern and eastern portions of the map with named tactical features such as Artillery Hill, Custer Hill, and the Marshall Army Airfield.

South of the confluence, Junction City and Grandview Plaza show a densely gridded urban landscape. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several landmarks, including Highland Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, and the Fort Riley Post Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent overlooks and draws, from Sheridan Point to Wolf Canyon, illustrating how the Kansas prairie is broken by sharp ravines and high points overlooking the river valleys.