Legend on Historical Map?

[KansasDigger]

Hello,
I'm trying to figure out a symbol in an area that is mainly around streams and creeks in very local maps (1870's - 1900's), i was initially thinking it was maybe a swim hole but then found a County/State map and it was also showing these symbols so now i'm doubting that. The symbol is a dot with a circle around it, see attached image. Many thanks if you know what this is and can help out.

 

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[jeff of pa]

Lime Kiln ?
at Least on Maps Here.

 

[Mackaydon]

I believe it designates a populated area; with more people than another area designated by just a circle. In your case, I believe it keys to a population range of Moneka, KS.
Don...

 

[KansasDigger]

I own the property on the first image in the area of D. Wright, that parcel of land is about 300 acres of pasture and timber with a small creek running through so i doubt it would be a populated area marker. The Lime Kiln suggestion seems more about right, or some sort of structure marker.

 

[ToddsPoint]

A dot with a circle is usually the county seat. Gary

 

[namxat]

It is a town.

It is called Moneka (after an Indian maiden)

According to this page:

Extinct Towns in Linn County, Kansas - History and Information

it does no longer exist.

Greets Namxat