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2009 Map of Lincoln

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Saline River winds in a serpentine pattern across the southern portion of this landscape, creating a distinct floodplain that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural grid. The town of Lincoln serves as the primary hub, situated near the confluence of several waterways and defined by a dense street network including E Lincoln Ave and E South St. To the west, the smaller settlement of Goldenrod sits along the roadway system, marking a quieter point of interest for local researchers.

Several smaller tributaries, such as Spillman Creek and Bullfoot Creek, feed into the river system, while the presence of the Lincoln Municipal Airport and the Lincoln Cemetery reflect the infrastructure and community layout of the early 21st century. Genealogists may find particular value in the location of Saint Patricks Cemetery to the south. The map documents a classic Kansas interior, where the rigid geometry of section roads like 175th Rd and Rye Dr meets the organic flow of the prairie creek system.