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2015 Map of Shaw

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Shaw
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 winds through this section of Neosho County, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian corridors and a strict section-line road grid. The settlement of Shaw serves as a central point in this agricultural region, while the larger community of Erie occupies the eastern edge. Several small burial grounds, including South Valley Cem and Shaw Cem, are situated on higher ground overlooking the river's drainage basin, providing essential geographic markers for genealogical research in this part of Kansas.

Water systems dominate the local topography, with the Elk River joining the Neosho from the west, complemented by numerous tributaries such as Canville Cr and Ogeese Cr. The regularity of the road network, with numbered routes like 170th Rd and 110th Rd, underscores the organized township and range system that governs the land use. The presence of Grant - Brown Cem and Lakeview Cem further identifies the long-standing community footprint within these rural stretches.