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2012 Map of Plainville SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Saline River winds across the northern reaches of this Ellis County landscape, defining the topography of a region primarily organized by a strict section-line road grid. The presence of Saint Severin Cem in the southeastern quadrant suggests the proximity of earlier community centers, serving as a vital landmark for genealogists and local historians tracing regional settlement patterns.

Surface drainage is dominated by the river and its northern tributary, Sand Cr, while the southern portion of the quadrangle transitions toward the N Fork Big Cr watershed. Transportation is facilitated by established routes such as Saline River Rd and the aptly named Horse Thief Canyon Ave, which hint at the traditional nomenclature and land use of this Kansas prairie. This survey reflects the enduring agricultural layout of the plains in the early 21st century, where family names and parish identities often persist in road designations like St John-St Andrew Rd.