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2015 Map of Norcatur

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Norcatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Norcatur sits at the northern end of this high plains landscape, straddling the county line between Decatur and Norton counties. The town's grid is clearly defined by residential streets like E Omega St and S Dewitt Ave, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural townships. To the south, the settlement of Clayton lies near the banks of Prairie Dog Creek, which winds through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals how the land is carved by seasonal waterways like Plum Creek and Long Br, highlighting the importance of water management in this part of Kansas. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Norcatur Cem and Clayton Cem, providing exact locations for family research. The extensive network of section-line roads, such as Co Rd 507 and Rd W-15, illustrates the systematic division of the Great Plains for homesteading and transit.