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2016 Map of Tonganoxie

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Tonganoxie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tonganoxie anchor the northern portion of this landscape, where the confluence of several small watercourses like Tonganoxie Cr and Cow Cr define the local topography. Further south, the terrain descends toward the broad valley of Stranger Creek, a significant hydrological feature that winds past Linwood near the southern boundary. This area in Leavenworth County is notable for its high density of rural burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

Several smaller historic nodes are documented, including the settlement of Reno to the west. The distribution of landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, Sarcoxie Cem, and Mount Sidney Cem suggests a long-established pattern of rural community centers linked by a network of local roads such as Hemphill Rd and Loring Rd. The presence of Levee 26 along the southern edge indicates the managed nature of the floodplain where Ninemile Cr meets the larger creek system.