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2018 Map of Trego Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Trego Center sits at the intersection of a vast grid of section roads in this central Kansas agricultural landscape. The township structure is defined by routes like R Rd and 240 Ave, which facilitate the movement of grain and livestock across the prairie. The small community hub is anchored by the Zion Lutheran Cem, serving as a permanent record of the families who settled this part of Trego County.

Water management is critical in this environment, with the land carved by seasonal drainage systems. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the winding path of Big Cr, while the southwestern section is shaped by the headwaters and tributaries of Downer Cr and the E Br Downer Cr. The elevation contours reveal the subtle draws and rises that dictate the placement of farmsteads and rural infrastructure in this high plains region.