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2015 Map of McCracken Branch

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of McCracken Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

McCracken Br and its surrounding drainage systems define this section of the Kansas plains along the border of Jewell County and Smith County. This rural landscape is primarily organized by a rigid grid of local roads, such as 80 RD and Co RD 334, which connect isolated homesteads and local landmarks. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several significant burial sites that serve as anchors for the area's pioneer heritage, including Pleasant Plains Cem, Webb Hill Cem, and Oriole Cem.

The terrain is characterized by the intricate branching of the White Rock Cr system, including its north branch and tributaries like Louise Cr and W Penny Cr. These waterways create a series of gentle draws and elevations across the township and range sections. In the southern portion of the quadrangle near Salem Cem, the topography begins to transition toward the Pawnee Cr basin, illustrating the fundamental relationship between the region's hydrology and its historical settlement patterns.