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2012 Map of Wreford

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wreford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wreford serves as a central anchor for this rural landscape where the Smoky Hill River winds through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the significant Lyon Cr and Clarks Cr, which carve through the Flint Hills region. These drainages influenced the placement of local infrastructure, such as the Geary County State Lake and the grid of section roads that follow the contours of the land.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several well-preserved landmarks, including Wetzel Cem, Salchow Cem, and Skiddy Cem. The transportation network reflects both modern and legacy routes, with names like Old Hwy 40, Old Stage Rd, and Kickapoo School Rd hinting at the area's earlier settlement patterns and educational history. This survey provides a clear view of the area's geography just south of Junction City.