This is the manhole cover for the City of Overland Park Storm Sewer drainage system, not to be confused with the Johnson County Sewer system nor the city of Overland Park utilities covers. The subtle, but significant feature of this photo is the two leaves at the top of the picture. The storm sewer system is really a network of underground tunnels connected by curb cut-outs and drains. It is a huge fine if you dump used oil or trash down the storm sewer. Another amazing fact is that they have a special van with remote control camera that they (the City) drives around and puts the camera down the drains looking for blockage and stuff. Property owners that are lucky (or unlucky) enough to have a drain on the curb by their house, are supposed to keep the drain free of leaves. Hah! I have seen small trees take root and grow out of these drains, but the city will clean that out. All in all, it is an effective system to collect rain water run-off. I was impressed that the cover has the City of Overland Park logo with the trees on it. Someone went to a lot of trouble, and probably expense, to order custom manhole covers.
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