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2009 Map of Stilwell

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Stilwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Stilwell and Aubry anchor the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the suburban expansion into Johnson County during the early 21st century. The map shows the transition from rural acreage to planned residential developments, particularly around South Edgewater and Stanley. Aviation is a prominent theme here, with the Johnson County Executive Airport in the northwest and the Mission Road Landing Strip to the east, illustrating the region's connection to regional travel and private flight.

Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Pleasant Valley Cemetery and Aubry Cemetery, which stand as landmarks amidst the modern street grid of Olathe. Natural drainages including the Blue River, Wolf Creek, and Coffee Creek continue to define the topography, though they are increasingly bounded by residential subdivisions and major thoroughfares. The presence of Morse and the historic named location at Conser Crossing provide clues to the area's older settlement patterns before the rapid growth of the Overland Park vicinity.