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2018 Map of Nickerson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Nickerson serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated near the north bank of the Arkansas River as it winds through Reno County. The town layout is clearly defined by a grid of streets including Burr St, Peabody St, and W Ave C, while Railroad Ave and Nickerson Rd provide regional connections. Just northwest of the town center, Wild Mead Cem offers a point of interest for genealogists tracing local family histories.

The surrounding terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways that defined early settlement and land use. North of the town, the meandering paths of Cow Creek, Dry Creek, and Santa Fe Slough break the agricultural grid. To the south, the wide channel of the Arkansas River is joined by smaller tributaries like Bull Cr, illustrating the vital role of the river valley in the development of this central Kansas region.