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1964 Map of Piedmont

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Piedmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Piedmont sits at the northwestern edge of this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a focal point where the St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts through the terrain. The map reveals a rural expanse defined by its drainage systems, most notably Rock Creek and Pawpaw Creek, which carve winding paths through the prairie. This topography illustrates the transition between the rolling hills of Otter Creek and the neighboring townships of Twin Grove and Union Center.

Evidence of early community life is found at the Cresco Cem in the east, providing a point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The survey precisely documents the boundary between Greenwood and Elk Counties, showing how these jurisdictional lines interact with natural features like Salt Creek. The rail-and-water network depicted here reflects the mid-century agricultural and transportation patterns of southeastern Kansas prior to major modern developments.