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2018 Map of Mayetta

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mayetta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mayetta and Hoyt anchor this Jackson County landscape, representing two distinct hubs of rural settlement connected by a modern road network. The terrain is deeply carved by the headwaters of the Muddy Creek system, including the W Fork Muddy Cr and E Fork Muddy Cr, which flow southward through agricultural sections. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent importance of local history through its cemetery locations, such as Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem and Cedar Grove Cem, which often mark the centers of early community life in this part of Kansas.

Evidence of the region's transportation history is visible in the alignment of Rock Island Rd, hinting at the legacy of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The map also delineates several significant drainage systems, from S Cedar Cr in the north to the smaller Big Elm Cr in the west, showing how the natural hydrology influenced the placement of original section roads like 166th Rd and 118 Rd.