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2015 Map of Rollin

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rollin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Neosho River flows across the southwestern corner of this Neosho County quadrangle, marking the bottomlands near the small settlement of Rollin. The landscape is defined by a series of north-south and east-west country roads, such as Arizona Rd and Pratt Rd, which divide the terrain into a traditional agricultural grid. Several creek systems, including Big Creek and Pecan Cr, weave through the countryside, feeding into the larger river basin.

Community life is centered around small rural hubs like Leanna, located on the border with Allen County, and Odense to the east. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific burial grounds tied to these communities, including the Leanna Cem and Odense Cem. This map illustrates the persistent rural character of southeastern Kansas, where family-named landmarks like Nyman Lake and a network of named branches and creeks trace the drainage of the fertile plains.