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2018 Map of South Mound

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of South Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

South Mound and the northern fringes of Parsons define this agricultural landscape in southeastern Kansas, situated along the border of Neosho and Labette Counties. The terrain is deeply influenced by the winding course of the Neosho River, which features a series of dramatic oxbow bends and the established Neosho River Cutoff. This river system, fed by tributaries like Bachelor Cr and Brogan Creek, has historically shaped the local rural development and land use patterns shown here.

Local history is preserved in sites such as Oak Grove Cem and Brown Cem, which serve as permanent records of the early farming families in the region. Notable landmarks include the small reservoir of Lake McKinley and Squadron Field, providing a clear view of the area's transition from the open prairie to contemporary rural infrastructure. The network of section-line roads, including Queen Rd and Rooks Rd, illustrates the grid-based settlement pattern characteristic of the Great Plains.