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2012 Map of Keene

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Keene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The small settlement of Keene sits at a rural crossroads in eastern Kansas, surrounded by a dense network of creek branches that feed into the larger regional basins. This Wabaunsee County landscape is defined by its water systems, including Snokomo Cr and the multiple forks of Mission Creek. Genealogists and local historians will find the Keene Cem and Mission View Cem established near these watercourses, serving as primary records of the area's early residents.

The road network reflects a mixture of agricultural utility and mid-century strategic developments, most notably Missile Base Rd which hints at the Cold War infrastructure once present in the Flint Hills region. Transportation routes like Keene Blacktop Rd and Mission Valley School Blacktop Rd connect the scattered homesteads and topographical landmarks such as Wildcat Hollow. The drainage patterns, including the S Br Wakarusa River, show how the undulating terrain dictated the placement of farms and cemeteries alike.