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2009 Map of Maple Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Maple Hill sits north of the interstate corridor, its residential grid defined by streets like Main St and Sunset Ln near the banks of Mill Creek. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a landscape where traditional Flint Hills ranching and river-valley farming intersect with modern transportation. To the west, the settlement of Vera marks the junction of Vera Rd and the Vera Frontage Rd, situated below the prominent elevation of Buffalo Mound.

The winding course of the Kansas River cuts across the northeastern corner of the map, while numerous tributaries including Dog Creek, Dry Creek, and Johnson Creek drain the surrounding hills. Local history is anchored by sites like Freeman Cemetery and the Morelock Airport, while the legacy of early transit is preserved in names like Waterman Crossing Rd, suggesting historic river passage points and cattle-driving routes through the terrain.