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1978 Map of Laton

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Laton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The rolling plains of Rooks and Osborne Counties appear here during the late 1970s, defined by a sparse network of rural settlements and agricultural land. The small community of Laton sits centrally, supported by nearby landmarks such as the Aurora Cemetery and a local Quarry. Further north, the landscape is marked by the prominence of Mount Ayr, while Medicine Creek winds through the eastern sections.

Evidence of the region's diverse land use is clear, from the oil field and pipeline infrastructure to established spiritual centers like Pleasant Plain Church. Several burial grounds, including Chalk Mound Cemetery and Lutheran Cemetery, provide essential records for genealogists tracking families across this Kansas prairie. The presence of Round Mound and various water features like Eagle Creek further illustrate the natural topography that shaped early 20th-century settlement patterns.