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2012 Map of Shawnee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Kansas River corridor defines the industrial and residential landscape of this 2012 survey, where the convergence of major rail lines and waterways shaped the growth of eastern Kansas. This area is a dense tapestry of history and urban development, featuring the distinct neighborhoods of Argentine, Turner, and Muncie. The map reveals a high concentration of significant burial sites, including the Tensquatawa Burial Ground and the Shawnee Indian Cem, providing critical touchpoints for genealogical research and local history.

Modern infrastructure, such as the Johnson Nelson Complex Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Argentine Levee Unit, sits alongside established educational institutions like Donnelly Coll and Kansas City Kansas Community Coll. The landscape is punctuated by numerous cemeteries and small parks like Vickridge Park, while the Union Pacific RR and BNSF Railway tracks trace the river's path, illustrating the enduring role of the railroad in the Kansas City metropolitan area.