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2012 Map of Lyndon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lyndon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lyndon and Melvern anchor this Osage County landscape, illustrating a transition between established agricultural townships and modern recreation. The northern portion of the map is defined by the grid of Lyndon, where the Lyndon Cem and local creek branches like Salt Cr and Jersey Cr provide a look at the area's older settlement patterns. To the south, the influence of the Marais des Cygnes River is evident, particularly where the creation of Melvern Lake has transformed the terrain into a hub for outdoor activity.

The shoreline of the reservoir is extensively developed for public use, featuring a series of named locations within Eisenhower State Park, including the Westpoint and Sailboat Beach campgrounds. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like the Danish Cem or the Malvern Cem, while the Melvern City Park Fairgrounds and the Tevis Airport highlight the community infrastructure that serves this rural Kansas region.