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2015 Map of Wakarusa

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wakarusa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Forbes Field serves as a prominent anchor for the southern reaches of Topeka in this 2015 study, illustrating the transition from the city's suburban fringes into the agricultural valleys of Shawnee County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wakarusa River and its numerous tributaries, including Sixmile Cr and Deer Cr. The map details several distinct communities such as Pauline, Berryton, and Wakarusa, while smaller residential developments like Cullen Village and Terra Heights highlight more recent growth patterns.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several rural burial grounds, including Foster Cem, Lynn Creek Cem, and Yocum Cem. The presence of Lake Shawnee in the northeast corner provides a major water feature in an otherwise riparian landscape. This survey documents the intersection of modern aviation and infrastructure with the long-established river-centered settlements of the Kansas prairie.