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2009 Map of Lyons SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Saxman sits at the western edge of this prairie landscape in Rice County, where the agricultural grid is defined by several seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Dry Creek, Jarvis Creek, and Lone Tree Creek snake through the sections, contrasting with the rigid geometry of roads like 21st Rd and Ave L. This 2009 survey highlights the intersection of rural life and natural resources, notably featuring the Wherry Oil Field in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians can locate Lociana Cemetery near the center of the map, situated along Ave O. The map provides a precise view of the rural infrastructure at the start of the 21st century, showing how modern development follows the established section lines. South of the oil field, Cow Creek and Sand Creek continue the hydrological network that has shaped the settlement patterns of this Kansas region for generations.