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2022 Map of Richland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Richland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Wakarusa River meanders across this rural landscape southeast of Topeka, defining a territory where agricultural traditions meet modern aviation. The settlement of Richland occupies the southern reaches near the river, while the small community of Watson anchors the northern section. This area is heavily dissected by numerous watercourses, including Deer Cr, Tecumseh Cr, and Whetstone Cr, which have shaped the local topography and placement of rural homesteads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history through the distributed burial grounds like Richland Cem, Bauer Cem, and Pleasant Hill Cem. The inclusion of Sunset Strip Airpark and Starshire Farm Airport highlights the region's reliance on private aviation alongside traditional land use. From Lindbloom Park on the edge of the city to the quiet corners of Shawnee County, the map documents a transition from suburban fringes to established Kansas farmland.