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2018 Map of Kanona

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kanona serves as the primary focal point of this Decatur County landscape, situated where the high plains are dissected by several significant drainage systems. The hydrology of the region is defined by the winding course of Sappa Cr in the northwest and Cotton Cr further east, alongside the prominent Rock Draw. These waterways have carved a rhythmic pattern of ridges and draws into the terrain, influencing the placement of the local transportation network.

Evidence of the area's social history is found at the Kanona Cem, which sits north of the settlement. The map illustrates a strictly organized grid of rural roads, including Co RD 495 and 1700th RD / Co HWY 491, which follow section lines across township boundaries like t2s r28w and t3s r27w. This structure reflects a modern continuation of the original land survey system, maintaining the agricultural character of the Kansas prairie.