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2016 Map of Labette

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Labette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Oswego and the small agricultural settlements of Labette and Garvin anchor this mid-2010s survey of eastern Kansas. The landscape is defined by a grid-like network of rural roads such as Trego Rd and Victory Rd that divide the rolling terrain into sections. Centered on the winding path of Labette Creek, the map reveals a history of rural community life preserved through several local burial grounds, including Spring Valley Cem and Labette Cem.

The hydrography of the region is shaped by tributaries like Spring Cr and Deer Cr, which cut through the open country. Local history researchers can trace the placement of family-named landmarks and small crossroads like Stover, situated along 13000 Rd. The proximity of Oswego on the eastern edge provides context for the development of these surrounding townships and their connection to the larger county seat.