1964 Map of Laclede

About this map

Vermillion Creek dictates the geography of this part of Pottawatomie County, winding through a landscape defined by deep-set drainage patterns and prominent ridge lines. The small settlement of Laclede serves as a local focal point, supported by a Gaging Station along the creek that monitored the vital water levels of the region. For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for three distinct burial grounds: Laclede Cem, Polly Creek Cem, and Vieux Cem. Several tributaries, including Pomeroy Creek, Indian Creek, and Lost Creek, carve through the townships of Center, St. Clere, and Emmett. The network of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty paths connecting these rural homesteads illustrates the isolated, agricultural character of the area in the mid-1960s.