2018 Map of Alden SE

About this map

Huntsville stands as the central point of interest in this Reno County landscape, where the prairie grid of western Kansas meets the winding courses of Peace Cr and Salt Cr. The settlement is defined by its agricultural foundations, with a network of section-line roads like Sterling Rd and Huntsville Rd providing the primary structure for the region's movement. These routes link the scattered homesteads to local landmarks of genealogical significance, notably the Huntsville Cem located just west of the town center and the Pleasant View Cem situated to the northeast. The topography is marked by subtle drainage patterns and seasonal wetlands, illustrating the rural character of the Great Plains in the early twenty-first century. This survey documents the persistent rural township structure, anchored by long-established family names and community burial grounds.