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2021 Map of Roseland

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Roseland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Roseland serves as the primary hub in this portion of Adams County, where the grid of rural section lines meets the more detailed street plan of the village. The town is anchored by local roads such as W Alexander St and Grove St, while the surrounding agricultural landscape is dotted with significant local landmarks. Genealogists will find interest in several burial grounds, including the Roseland Cem, Silver Lake Cem, and Mennonite Cem, each marking distinct community histories across the township.

The hydrology of the region is defined by the Little Blue River and several of its tributaries, such as Cottonwood Cr and Rabbit Run Cr. These watercourses are supplemented by man-made features including Trausch Reservoir, Larsen Reservoir, and Shaw Reservoir, which suggest the vital role of water management in this prairie environment. The terrain is further etched by smaller streams like Scott Cr and Flat Cr, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped land use since early settlement.