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2015 Map of Lancaster

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lancaster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Atchison County unfolds across this modern survey, centered on the historic crossroads of Lancaster. This area of Kansas is defined by its dense network of rural routes, including Parallel Rd and Haskell Rd, which serve a collection of small communities and family farmsteads. The drainage systems of Stranger Cr and the N Fork Stranger Cr carve subtle valleys through the terrain, influencing the placement of early settlements like Farmington and Monrovia.

For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several significant burial sites that anchor the region's history, including the Old Huron Cem in the northwest and the Lancaster Cem near the town center. The presence of Maple Grove Cem and Monrovia Cem further illustrates the long-standing community ties in this prairie region. The southeastern corner touches the western edge of Atchison, showing the transition from open agricultural land to the fringes of the county's primary urban center.