2018 Map of Bellaire

About this map

Bellaire occupies the center of this rural Smith County landscape, positioned where local transport routes meet the watershed of Monkey Run. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of streams, including Spring Cr to the west and the various branches of the Oak Creek system, such as Middle Oak Cr and W Oak Cr. These watercourses have carved distinct drainage patterns into the agricultural land, creating a mosaic of draws and rises. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section roads, with numeric designations like 150 RD and 160 RD bisecting the township and range lines. This layout reflects the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Kansas plains, where small settlements like Bellaire served as vital nodes for the surrounding farming community.