What this tracks
This dataset maps the boundaries and attributes of USGS topographic map quadrangles covering Kansas.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning outdoor activities like hunting, hiking, or surveying land in rural Kansas, this tells you which topographic map covers your exact location. Farmers can check which quadrangle contains their fields to order detailed soil surveys. The map dates (like 1979 in the sample) help you assess whether terrain features like streams or roads might have changed since the map was made.
How to read this data
QUADNAME — The name of the topographic map area, like “Guymon” in the sample.
QUADDATE — The year the map was published (e.g., 1979), indicating how current the features are.
BOTTOM/TOP_/LEFT_/RIGHT_ — The latitude and longitude boundaries (e.g., 36.5° to 37°N, -102° to -101°W) showing the quadrangle’s coverage area.
FIPS_C — County codes (like 20129) for all counties that overlap with this quadrangle.
Try it yourself
Find which topographic quadrangle contains your property by matching its coordinates to the BOTTOM/TOP_/LEFT_/RIGHT_ boundaries in this dataset.