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1972 Map of Wilsey

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Wilsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Wilsey serves as the primary community in this Morris County landscape, centered on the Missouri Pacific railroad line that cuts across the southern plains. The topography is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of the Neosho River, including the West Fork Neosho River and several smaller streams like Haun Creek and Crooked Creek that carve wooded draws through the agricultural sections.

Genealogists and local historians can locate Highland Cem north of the town site, while the map also documents localized industrial features such as a Gravel Pit and a regional Pipeline corridor. The layout of the land reflects a traditional Midwestern grid, punctuated by the winding paths of Elm Creek and Gilmore Creek which disrupt the section lines and provided essential water sources for the surrounding townships.