2022 Map of Paola West

About this map

The confluence of history and hydrology defines this landscape in Miami County, where Osawatomie and Paola serve as the primary hubs. The Marais des Cygnes River meanders across the southern portion of the sheet, a waterway that has historically dictated the settlement patterns and agricultural development of the region. Just north of the river, the Osawatomie State Hospital Cem and Oakwood Cem provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research, while the presence of the Miami County Poor Farm Cem near Walnut Creek offers a somber reminder of the area's social history. To the west, Osawatomie Lake and McFadden Br create a distinct water network that contrasts with the urban grid of Paola to the east. Between these centers, smaller points like Ringer and the Miami County Airport show the evolution of transit and local infrastructure in the early 21st century.