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2012 Map of Northbranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The settlement of Northbranch anchors the northwestern corner of this Jewell County landscape, a rural agricultural region defined by a high density of small drainage systems. The N Branch Friends Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing Quaker heritage or early family roots in this part of Kansas. Further south, the community of Wesley Center sits at a crossroads within a terrain carved by numerous seasonal and perennial waterways.

A complex network of creeks, including Walnut Cr, Antelope Cr, and Wolf Cr, flow generally southeast toward White Rock Cr. The presence of smaller features like Rankin Cr, Ayres Cr, and Porcupine Cr illustrates the intricate watershed that supports the local farming economy. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the Northbranch area, showing the established road grid and the way local topography is shaped by the subtle shifts between these various creek beds.