2012 Map of Belleville NW

About this map

Liberty Cem and Stephenson Cem are key landmarks in this rural landscape of northern Republic County, defined by a rigid grid of county roads and meandering stream beds. The terrain is structured by thoroughfares such as Fir Rd and Co Road E, while the natural drainage follows a complex network of waterways including Rose Creek and Dry Creek. The placement of Saint Josaphats Cem near West Creek reflects the historical settlement patterns of the region, where community burial grounds were often established on high ground adjacent to water sources. This 2012 survey illustrates how modern agricultural land management remains deeply integrated with the natural topography of the Kansas plains.