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2018 Map of Montrose

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Montrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Montrose serves as the central hub of this north-central Kansas landscape, situated where the high plains begin to break into the drainage basins of the Republican River watershed. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including the north-flowing Johns Cr and the diverging branches of E Marsh Cr and W Marsh Cr. These waterways carve into the agricultural plateau, creating the distinct relief that characterizes Jewell County.

Local heritage is preserved in several rural burying grounds that dot the sections surrounding the townsite. Researchers can locate Delta Cem to the northeast of the main settlement, while Pleasant View Cem and Switzers Gap Cem occupy elevated positions further afield. A strictly gridded road system, featuring routes like Randall Rd and S Ave, segments the land into traditional townships, illustrating the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern Kansas farm economy.