2009 Map of Alta Vista SE

About this map

Illinois Creek and the South Branch Mill Creek drainage systems define this section of the Flint Hills region at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of a landscape transitioning between its historical agricultural roots and contemporary resource extraction, notably at the Davis Ranch Oil Field in the north. This rural expanse is punctuated by small, significant community sites that offer critical data for genealogists, including Prairie View Cemetery, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, and Chalk Cemetery. The road network, including uniquely named routes like Freedmen Rd and Germany Rd, suggests the diverse cultural and settlement history of Wabaunsee County. The terrain is intricately carved by several waterways, such as the Middle Branch Munkers Creek and Horse Creek, which dictate the placement of farms and crossings across the quadrangle.