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2013 Map of Sanders

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sanders
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sanders serves as the central focal point of this rural Nowata County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of creeks and prairie drainages. The area is defined by the winding course of Big Cr and its various tributaries, including Coal Cr and Looney Br. These waterways cut through the terrain, creating localized relief such as Blue Canyon and the prominent Blue Mound in the east.

Genealogists and local historians can locate Martin Cem south of the main settlement, a primary site for tracing early residents of this agricultural district. The survey detail illustrates a transition into the modern era with a dense grid of local roads, such as n4240 RD and e0160 RD, which follow the section lines of the original land partitions. This drainage-heavy geography reflects the importance of water access for the farms and homesteads that have long characterized the region.