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2015 Map of McPherson SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Turkey Creek and Running Turkey Creek meander through this agricultural landscape south of McPherson. The terrain is characterized by a grid of rural section roads, including historic naming conventions like Chisholm Rd and Cimarron Rd, which reflect the region's deep ties to early transit and cattle trails. The small settlement of Elyria sits in the southwest, while the outskirts of the larger town are visible at the northern edge.

Several small burial grounds, including Dunkard Cemetery and Empire Cemetery, are scattered across the township lines, serving as critical landmarks for genealogists and local historians. The presence of Old US Hwy 81 running parallel to the modern interstate corridor demonstrates the evolution of Kansas transportation through the heart of the state. Narrow watercourses like Sand Creek cut through the fields, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped the local farm boundaries.