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2015 Map of Westphalia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Westphalia is the central hub of this eastern Kansas landscape, situated near the western edge of Anderson County. The township layout is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and rural roads, including SW 1100 Rd and SW 1000 Rd, which facilitate transport across a terrain carved by numerous seasonal and perennial waterways. To the northwest of the main town site lies Saint Teresa Cem, a significant landmark for genealogical research.

The area's drainage pattern is dominated by the winding course of Pottawatomie Cr in the north and the expansive reach of Cedar Creek and Cedar Cr in the south. These stream systems, alongside Thomas Cr and Cherry Cr, suggest a history of agricultural reliance on the natural watershed. Small impoundments like Spencer Lake dot the map, providing essential water resources for this prairie environment as it appeared in the mid-2010s.