
The Cottonwood River valley anchors this rural survey of Marion County, tracing the waterway as it flows toward Florence. This agricultural landscape is defined by a rigorous section-line grid of local roads, such as Vista Rd and Yarrow Rd, which connect scattered homesteads and small municipal centers. To the northwest, the edge of Marion is visible alongside the Marion Municipal Airport, while the smaller settlement of Oursler sits further south along the river. Genealogists will find several burial grounds documented across the townships, including Harter Cem in the north and Hillcrest Cem near the riverbanks. The importance of local water sources is noted by features like City Spring and the converging courses of Martin Cr and Catlin Cr, which have shaped the local topography and settlement patterns.
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1889 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Cottonwood Falls
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Wonsevu
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Lincolnville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Peabody
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000