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2017 Map of Kearney SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kearney SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fishing River and its tributaries, including Brushy Cr and Rock Cr, carve through the rolling landscape between the growing outskirts of Kansas City and Liberty. This recent survey illustrates a transition from established rural settlements like Ectonville and Roosterville toward suburban expansion, though significant family and community landmarks remain preserved. Numerous burial grounds, including the Old Providence Cem, Watkins Cem, and Soper Cem, provide essential data points for local genealogists tracing family histories in Clay County.

Aviation footprints are visible at the Kitty Hawk Estates Airport and Roosterville Airport, while the hydrology of the area is defined by several man-made features such as W-W Reservoir, Hendron Lake, and Wilmar Ranch Lake. The map captures the dense network of county roads and named streets that intersect at rural junctions like Chandler and Winner, documenting the modern infrastructure layered over the historical township and range system.