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2016 Map of Saint Marys

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Saint Marys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The St. Marys community anchors this central Kansas landscape, situated where the high plains meet the broad valley of the Kansas River. Historically significant travel corridors are evident in the alignment of Oregon Trail Rd, reflecting the region's legacy as a gateway to the West. The town's religious and civic infrastructure is represented by landmarks such as St. Joseph's church and two local burial grounds, Valley View Cem and Mount Calvary Cem.

Regional transportation is defined by a series of small aviation fields, including Keyser Airport near the riverbanks and St. Joseph's Landing Airport to the north. The hydrography of the area is shaped by several prominent tributaries that feed the river system, most notably Bourbonais Cr, Doyle Cr, and Turkey Cr. These waterways create a distinct drainage pattern across the township lines of T9S, T10S, and T11S, influencing the placement of rural roads like Gailand Rd and Doyle Creek Rd.