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1966 Map of St Benedict

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of St Benedict
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

St Benedict and the surrounding farmland of Richmond township define the landscape of this mid-1960s Kansas survey. The settlement is anchored by St Marys Ch and its accompanying St Marys Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted community ties common in Nemaha County. The terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the winding South Fork Big Nemaha River, Wildcat Creek, and Turkey Creek, which carve through the prairie and support the region's agricultural productivity.

Industrial activity is concentrated in the numerous Gravel Pits and Quarry sites scattered throughout the hills, particularly near the river's path. In the northeast, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad crosses the landscape, providing a vital connection for moving goods. Other rural landmarks like Scotch Valley Cem and Friedens Ch near the Nebraska border offer valuable clues for genealogists tracing local family history and early settlement patterns along the state line.