2012 Map of Wathena

About this map

Wathena and the winding course of the Missouri River anchor this 2012 survey, revealing the complex relationship between the waterway and the fertile lowlands of the river valley. The landscape is characterized by expansive agricultural tracts like Gladden Bottom and French Bottom, protected from the river's path by a network of drainage and transport routes. This map provides significant value for genealogical research, documenting several burial sites including Columbus Cem, Moskau Cem, and Mount Calvary Cem, which serve as markers for the area's rural history. Transportation and utility are evident in the presence of Rosecrans Memorial Airport and the grid-like system of county roads such as Sheridan Rd and 240th Rd. Water features like Browning Lake and Smith Cr delineate the natural drainage patterns of this border region, while the concentration of residential streets in Wathena contrasts with the surrounding agricultural bottoms.