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2010 Map of Medford NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Medford NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bluff Creek and Sullivan Branch carve through the northern landscape of this region on the Kansas and Oklahoma border. This area is defined by its deep agricultural grid, punctuated by vital rural institutions and energy extraction. The map traces the importance of local heritage through landmarks like the Spring Creek Cemetery and Williams Cemetery, which serve as permanent records of the families who settled this land.

Industrial activity is centered at the Southeast Renfrow Oil Field, indicating the economic role of petroleum in the rural plains. The presence of the Caldwell Golf Course in the northwestern corner suggests a community hub near the border. Drainage patterns are dominated by a series of south-flowing waterways, including Deer Creek, Spring Creek, and Dry Creek, which dictate the placement of local roads and farming boundaries across the prairie.