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2018 Map of Piedmont

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Piedmont sits at the northwestern edge of this landscape, serving as a primary point of settlement along the border of Greenwood and Elk counties. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Pawpaw Creek and Rock Cr, which carve through the undulating topography typical of the Flint Hills region. The road network reflects the area's agricultural and frontier roots, with names like Settler Rd, Pioneer Rd, and Oxen Rd suggesting a landscape deeply tied to early transit and homesteading patterns.

Local history is preserved in small, rural sites such as Bunker Hill Cem and Cresco Cem, which stand as quiet landmarks among the expansive sections and townships. The map details the precise township and range boundaries, including t28s r10e and t29s r10e, providing a clear structural view of land division in this part of Kansas. The grid of rural routes, including Quail Rd and Turkey Rd, connects isolated homesteads to the wider county infrastructure.