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2018 Map of Sparks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Wolf River meanders across this northeast Kansas landscape, carving a wide valley through the hills of Doniphan County. Small agricultural hubs like Sparks and Fanning serve as local anchors, while the more substantial settlement of Severance sits in the southwest corner near the Rush Airport. The terrain is characterized by numerous small drainage systems, including Striker Br, Kenney Cr, and Rittenhouse Br, which have shaped the dissected topography of the region.

Genealogists will find significant local-history value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, such as Iola Cem, Fanning Cem, Burrell Cem, and the Wolf River Cem. These sites, often situated on high ground overlooking the creek valleys, point to the early settlement patterns of the township lines. The road network follows a rigid section-line grid, typical of the Great Plains, with routes like Diamond Springs Rd and Kennekuk Rd providing access to isolated farmsteads and agricultural lands throughout the quadrangle.