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2022 Map of Oswego

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Oswego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Neosho River snakes through the landscape of southeast Kansas, framing the city of Oswego. This area, the seat of Labette County, reflects a deeply rooted agricultural and rural community defined by its watercourses and small settlements. The river's meandering path creates distinctive terrain like Timber Hill, while Lightning Creek and Cherry Creek drain the surrounding fields.

Beyond the civic center in Oswego, the map reveals a network of rural cemeteries and spiritual landmarks that anchor the local genealogy. Small burial grounds like Tibbets Cem and the uniquely named Poor Boy Cem are scattered across the townships. To the east, the community of Hallowell and the small siding of Hoag mark the transition toward the Cherokee County line. The presence of the Friendship Friends Church and its adjacent Friendship Friends Cem highlights the region's Quaker heritage, providing a clear record of the area's social and religious history.