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2012 Map of Seneca

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Seneca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Seneca occupies the northwestern corner of this study, positioned near the state line and serving as the primary hub for the surrounding landscape. The town's grid and development contrast with the rural expanses of West Seneca and the smaller clusters at Wela Park, Dessa, and May. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding paths of Lost Creek and its tributary, Little Lost Creek, which cut through the terrain alongside other significant watercourses like Buffalo Creek and Sycamore Creek. These waterways helped shape the early settlement patterns and subsequent road networks in the area.

Agricultural and community life is reflected in the naming of geographic features like Swars Prairie and Charleton Hollow. For researchers, the presence of the Wilson Cemetery provides a specific point of interest for genealogical study. The map documents a moment when local transportation depended on a mix of established routes like Old US Hwy 60 and many family-named lanes, such as Larkin Ln and Abilene Ln, illustrating the continued importance of regional connection.