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2022 Map of Laclede

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Laclede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Vermillion Creek and its many tributaries, including Pomeroy Cr and Polly Cr, define the drainage patterns of this Pottawatomie County landscape. The settlement of Laclede sits near the northern boundary, serving as a focal point for a network of rural routes such as Pauling Run Rd and Old Townsend Rd. This modern survey documents the contemporary state of a region with deep roots in westward expansion, evidenced by the presence of Oregon Trail Rd in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through several well-marked burial sites, including Laclede Cem, Polly Creek Cem, and Vieux Cem. The road network often carries descriptive family or landmark names like Prather Rd, Welch Rd, and Indian Village Rd, reflecting the long-term stewardship of the land. The topography reveals the transition from the rolling uplands down to the fertile creek bottoms that have supported this Kansas community for generations.