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2009 Map of Marysville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Big Blue River snakes southward through Marshall County, anchoring a landscape where the grid of rural section roads meets the historic landmarks of the Kansas plains. Near the river's southern bend lies Alcove Spring, a notable watering hole and resting point that served travelers for generations, while the Independence Crossing marks a significant river transit point nearby. These features highlight the area's importance as a corridor for westward movement long before the modern development of Marysville.

In the northern section of the map, Marysville appears as the primary population center, organized around streets like Center St and Jackson St. Outside the city, the agrarian character of the land is preserved in the smaller settlement of Shroyer and the presence of localized burial grounds such as Shroyer Cemetery and Marysville Cemetery. The western reaches are defined by a series of drainage ways, including Hop Creek and Dutch Creek, which feed into the primary river valley.