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1953 Map of Wamego SW

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Wamego SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The rolling landscape of the Riley Co Wabaunsee Co border comes into focus in this mid-century topographic study. The drainage patterns of Deep Creek and its various tributaries, including South Branch East Creek and Deadman Cr, shape the local terrain and historical land use. Community life in this rural corridor is anchored by features like the Tabor Sch, a Community Hall, and several local schools, while the upland areas are dominated by landmarks such as Tabor Hill and an early Radio Tower.

Evidence of the mid-20th-century infrastructure is visible through the prominent Pipeline cutting through the northern sections and a Gravel Pit near the creek banks. The map also identifies numerous family-named landmarks and watercourses, such as Emmons Creek, Antelope Creek, and Loire Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural subdivisions of Zeandale and Washington before modern development altered these pastoral districts.