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1953 Map of St George

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of St George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Kansas River cuts a wide, meandering path through this mid-century landscape, flanked by extensive levee systems designed for flood control. To the north, the settlement of St George is situated between the river and the Union Pacific railroad line, while the southern bank features the community of Zeandale along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks. This dual-railway corridor highlights the region's importance as a transportation hub in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties.

Local landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and the Sunflower Sch indicate established rural social centers, while the Pillsbury Crossing on Deep Creek offers a look at historic low-water transit points. The topography transitions from the alluvial plains of the river valley to the dissected uplands where Elbo Creek feeds into Lake Elbo. Detailed features like Blackjack Spring and the St George Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of these Kansas townships.