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1969 Map of Vermillion

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Vermillion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The North Fork Black Vermillion River carves through the landscape of Marshall County, defining a region where river valleys and rail infrastructure intersect. The settlement of Vermillion serves as a primary focal point, anchored by its namesake Park and the nearby Vermillion Cem. The transport network of the late 1960s is heavily influenced by the presence of competing rail lines, with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific crossing the terrain to connect smaller outposts like Vliets and Sullivan.

Further south, the landscape transitions toward the Cleveland township area near Kearney, where the topography is shaped by the Clear Fork and its smaller tributaries. Local industry and land use are evidenced by a Quarry located in the southwestern quadrant, while genealogy interests are served by scattered burial sites such as the Morrison Cem. The map illustrates a rural Kansas environment still deeply tied to its historical rail-corridor development and drainage patterns.