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2022 Map of Soldier

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Soldier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Soldier stands as the primary hub of activity in this rural landscape, situated along the southern reaches of Soldier Cr. The town’s grid is defined by local routes such as Friend St and Logan St, serving as a central point for the surrounding agricultural community. Further north, the small settlements of Bancroft and Ontario dot the countryside, illustrating the dispersed residential pattern typical of this region of Kansas.

Tracing the drainage of the land reveals how Mosquito Cr and Elk Cr carve through the terrain, influencing the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries. Genealogists will find the Soldier Cem and Ontario Cem significant for family research, as these sites are often the most enduring markers of local heritage. The map also delineates the boundary between Nemaha and Jackson counties, providing a clear look at how administrative lines intersect the natural geography and small-town road networks.