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2012 Map of Richland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Wakarusa River winds through this section of Shawnee County, defining a landscape marked by rural family legacies and aviation heritage. Several burial grounds, including Pleasant Hill Cem, Richland Cem, and Emmanuel Cem, serve as anchors for genealogical research in this part of Kansas. The settlement of Richland sits near the southern bend of the river, while the community of Watson occupies the northern reaches near the headwaters of Whetstone Cr.

Small-scale aviation is a distinct characteristic of the area, as evidenced by Sunset Strip Airpark and Starshire Farm Airport. The topography is further shaped by a network of creeks like Deer Cr and Lynn Cr, which feed into the primary river valley. Recreation and community gathering points are noted at Camp Hammond and the Lake Shawnee Golf Course in the northwest, illustrating the blend of agricultural land and suburban development found here in the early 21st century.