The Marais des Cygnes River winds across the border of Kansas and Missouri, defining the landscape of this western Bates County region. The settlement of Worland sits near the state line, while Foster is situated to the southeast, showing a concentrated grid of streets including 6th St and 11th St. This area is marked by several historical burial grounds, such as Salem Cem south of Foster and Woofin Cem near State Hwy V. The drainage network is dense with numerous tributaries including Walnut Cr, Gillum Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, which feed the river system. Local transit is supported by a mix of state routes and county roads like NW 1002 Rd and State Hwy U, which connect the small communities and rural farmsteads in the T39N-R33W and T40N R33W sections.
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1887 · Butler
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Mound City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Mound City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Butler
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · New Home
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1938 · Worland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Worland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Hume
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Hume
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Sprague
USGS Topo · 1:24,000