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1973 Map of Mc Cracken Branch

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Mc Cracken Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

White Rock Creek and its numerous tributaries, including the namesake Mc Cracken Branch, define the topography of this rural landscape in north-central Kansas. The area is divided into historical townships such as Logan, Pawnee, and White Rock, which maintain the distinct grid of farm roads characteristic of the Great Plains. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, including the Townhall and several rural burial grounds like Oriole Cem and Webb Hill Cem.

The presence of Mt Hope Ch and the Pleasant Plains Cem suggest centers of early community life that persist in the landscape. Water remains a central feature, with Wolf Creek, Penny Creek, and Cedar Cr weaving through the terrain. These drainages, alongside localized points like Cooper and Rockdale Park, provide a detailed record of the Smith County and Jewell County borderlands during the early 1970s.