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2012 Map of Middletown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Verdigris River serpentines across this Wilson County landscape, defining the local geography through its deep bends and the tributaries that feed it, including Greathouse Cr and Snake Cr. The small settlement of Middletown serves as a central point in a region dominated by agricultural land and a strictly organized grid of rural roads like Coyville Rd and Harper Rd. Historically significant crossings such as Moss Bridge and Leeper Bridge mark the few points where travel spans the river's path, highlighting the importance of these nodes for local transit.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds documented, including Little Sandy Cem and Trimmell Cem. The topography is characterized by subtle drainage patterns into Walnut Cr and W Buffalo Cr, while Round Top provides a distinct local landmark in the northwest. Smaller water bodies like Shafer Lake and the various branches of Sandy Cr further illustrate the water-dependent nature of this Kansas prairie environment during the early 21st century.