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2018 Map of Washington NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Little Blue River winds through the northeastern corner of this rural landscape, carving a valley that defines the local drainage patterns. Tributaries like Joy Cr, Devils Cr, and Spring Cr fan out across the agricultural land, illustrating the natural watershed of northeastern Washington County. The terrain is divided into a geometric grid by a network of rural routes such as National Rd and Sunflower Rd, reflecting the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks including Silver Cliff Cem and Gaskill Cem, which serve as quiet anchors for the surrounding farming community. The map provides a detailed view of the sectional divisions, such as t1s r3e and t1s r4e, which are essential for tracing land ownership and family homesteads in this part of Kansas. Smaller water features like School Cr and Mill Creek further specify the geography of this prairie landscape.