2011 Map of Aurora West

About this map

The western outskirts of Aurora and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Hamilton County are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. The grid-based settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of local roads such as S K Rd and W 8 Rd, which segment the terrain into precise square-mile sections. This orderly arrangement is interrupted only by the winding course of Beaver Creek as it meanders eastward toward the city. To the south, the North Branch West Fork Big Blue River feeds into the Kostal Reservoir, a local water management feature held by the Kostal-Hawthorne Dam. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies the Prairie Gem Cemetery and Seaton Cemetery, quiet landmarks that anchor this rural community. The concentration of development remains focused near the Aurora Post Office and along Railroad Ave, reflecting the town's historical orientation toward the rail corridor.