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1965 Map of Kanona

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Kanona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kanona serves as the primary focal point of this mid-1960s Kansas landscape, situated along the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The town is flanked by the agricultural and resource-rich townships of Altory, Center, Olive, and Roosevelt, which define the region's organizational structure. The terrain is deeply carved by watercourses like Sappa Creek, Cotton Creek, and Rock Draw, creating a drainage pattern that dictates the placement of early infrastructure.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Oil Wells and gravel pits scattered across the sections, while the northwest corner features the developed recreational area of Oberlin-Sappa State Park. This park, complete with its Spillway Elev 2527, represents a significant water management and social landmark for Decatur County. Genealogists can also pinpoint the location of the Kanona Cem, providing a vital link to the families who settled this prairie environment.