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1973 Map of Olpe

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Olpe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The town of Olpe serves as the focal point of this Kansas prairie landscape, situated near the southern border of Lyon Co. In the mid-1970s, the area's rural character is defined by a network of waterways including the Cottonwood River in the north and the meandering Eagle Creek and Coal Creek to the south. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the terrain, reflecting the region's enduring reliance on rail transport for agricultural commerce.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the various community landmarks preserved here. Several historic burial sites, such as St Joseph Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Pleasant Ridge Cem, are clearly marked alongside rural institutions like Sardis Ch and Harmony Hill Sch. To the north, the Emporia Municipal Airport and a nearby Drag Strip indicate the area's modernization and recreational developments during this era.