The town of Leroy sits in the bend of the Neosho River as it winds through eastern Kansas, serving as the primary population center for this prairie landscape. The area's settlement pattern is defined by the winding river valleys and the intersections of numerous creeks, including Big Creek, Turkey Creek, and Duck Cr. These watercourses create a complex drainage network across the Coffey County and Woodson County line, which is clearly marked on this survey. Local history is anchored at the Le Roy Cem and the Crandell Cem, while the Lorenz Schlichter Memorial Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracking family roots in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The map details the local road network, from established streets like Forgy St and Nebraska Ave in town to the rural grid of section roads that connect these agricultural communities.
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1885 · Burlington
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1886 · Fredonia
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Fredonia
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Burlington
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000