2022 Map of Lane

About this map

Pottawatomie Creek defines the local landscape as it winds through the southeast corner of Franklin County, providing a primary drainage for numerous tributaries like Mosquito Cr and Mound Cr. The town of Lane serves as a central hub, situated near the intersection of several county lines where Franklin, Miami, Anderson, and Linn counties converge. This area is noted for its early Quaker settlement roots, evidenced by the Spring Grove Quaker Cem east of town, while other family and community burial sites such as Needham Cem and Green Valley Cem offer significant data points for genealogists. The road network reflects local history and memorialization, specifically along the northern edge with John Brown Hwy and John Brown Rd, honoring the abolitionist's deep ties to this specific Kansas border region. Farther south, the settlement of Greeley anchors the lower western edge of the quadrangle near the Anderson County line.