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2012 Map of McPherson SE

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McPherson SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Running Turkey Creek and its many small tributaries define the agricultural character of this portion of McPherson County. The landscape is organized by a precise grid of rural roads, including Old Hwy 81 and several routes named for regional history, such as Chisholm Rd and Cimarron Rd. These roads provide access to the vast farmsteads and rural landmarks that dot the countryside, while more modern developments like the Galva Wastewater Treatment Facility appear in the northern sections.

Genealogists will find interest in the well-maintained rural cemeteries that serve the local community, including Empire Cem and Dunkard Cem. The hydrology is particularly prominent, with Turkey Creek and Sand Creek snaking through the fields, creating natural breaks in the otherwise structured township and range system. This survey illustrates the continued importance of land use and local heritage in central Kansas.