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2009 Map of Venango

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Terra Cotta and Venango anchor this central Kansas landscape, where the prairie meets the northeastern shores of Kanopolis Lake. The area is defined by its drainage systems, with Wiley Creek, Sand Creek, and Castle Creek carving through the terrain towards the larger reservoir. Historically significant sites such as the Terra Cotta Cemetery and Summit Cemetery provide touchpoints for genealogical research in Ellsworth County.

Modern infrastructure, including the Kanopolis State Park Airport and a grid of rural routes like W Rollman Rd and S Sunnyside Rd, reflects the area's transition into a recreational and agricultural hub. Prominent geological features like Buzzard Roost stand near the northern edge, overlooking the valley of West Spring Creek. The map documents the layout of residential clusters at Venango Ter just north of the state park boundary.