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2012 Map of Peculiar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Peculiar serves as the central hub of this Cass County landscape, where the primary settlement area is complemented by the distinct site of Old Peculiar. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the East Branch South Grand River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Adams Branch. This network of waterways historically influenced the distribution of small communities like Barton and Prettyman, which appear alongside local infrastructure such as the Peculiar City Reservoir and Harper Lake.

The map reveals a mix of residential growth and essential public spaces, noted by the presence of several family-named burial grounds including Peculiar Cemetery, Wills Cemetery, and Brown Cemetery. Aviation and energy interests are evident through the West Aero Ranch Airport and the South Harper Peaking Facility, showing how modern utility and transport needs integrate with the established rural and suburban fabric south of Kansas City.