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2009 Map of Middletown

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Middletown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Middletown sits as a central point in this rural Kansas landscape, where the meandering Verdigris River and its numerous tributaries carve through the plains. The river's path is marked by historic crossings such as Moss Bridge and Leeper Bridge, reflecting the local infrastructure required to navigate the waterway. The land is predominantly agricultural, subdivided by a strict grid of section roads including Furr Rd and Lynx Rd, yet it is punctuated by natural landmarks like the prominent elevation of Round Top.

For those tracing family history in Wilson County, several well-preserved burial grounds are documented, including Little Sandy Cemetery near the creek of the same name, as well as Trimmell Cemetery and Farmington Cemetery. The intricate drainage network, featuring Snake Creek, Walnut Creek, and Rock Creek, illustrates the hydrological complexity that has long influenced settlement patterns and farm placement in this part of the state.