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2022 Map of Wolcott

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wolcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Missouri River carves a winding path through this portion of the borderlands, defining the boundary between Kansas and Missouri. The river's influence is evident in the numerous riparian features like Stigers Island, Delaware Bend, and Pomeroy Bend, which shape the local topography. To the west, the Kansas side transitions from the river bottoms to the rolling uplands of Wyandotte County, where the large expanse of Wyandotte County Lake serves as a primary geographical anchor.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of small communities and established rural infrastructure. Names like Maltby, Wolcott, and Pomeroy line the western side of the river, while the eastern side near Parkville shows the development of residential areas and lakes such as Hereford Valley Lake. Local history is preserved in numerous burial grounds, including Naylor North Cem and Prairie Cem, alongside landmarks like the Maywood Community Church and the uniquely named Noah's Ark Airport.