2009 Map of Abilene SW

About this map

Turkey Creek and its tributary, West Branch Turkey Creek, meander through this section of Dickinson County, defining the drainage patterns for a landscape largely organized by a strict cardinal grid. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the systematic numbering of the local road network, which includes thoroughfares such as 1800 Ave, Home Rd, and Jeep Rd. For researchers and genealogists, the map identifies three distinct burial grounds that anchor the rural community: Farmington Cemetery in the north, Newburn Cemetery to the west, and Belle Spring Cemetery in the southeast. These sites, along with family-named routes like Key Rd and Lark Rd, offer a window into the settlement history and local lineage of the central Kansas prairie during the early 21st century.