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2018 Map of Oberlin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Decatur County seat of Oberlin serves as the central hub of this modern Western Kansas landscape, defined by its orderly grid and the winding paths of the Sappa Creek system. The town's layout is clearly delineated by streets such as W Frontier Pkwy and E Commercial St, reflecting a community deeply tied to the surrounding agricultural plains. Beyond the residential core, the Oberlin Cem stands on the eastern edge of town, while local aviation is supported by the Oberlin Municipal Airport and the specialized Shaw Aerial Spraying Airport to the northwest.

The hydrology of the High Plains is evident in the converging branches of Sappa Cr, including the N Fork Sappa Cr and S Fork Sappa Cr. These watercourses, along with Johnson Draw, create the only significant relief in a region otherwise dominated by section-line roads like 800 Rd and Co Rd 334. This 2018 survey provides a precise view of the rural road network and township boundaries that have organized this prairie landscape since the late 19th century.