2022 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

Blue Hills define the southern landscape of this Mitchell County region, where the terrain breaks into a complex system of drainage basins. The area is marked by a network of seasonal and perennial streams, including the central course of Salt Cr and the northern reaches of Walnut Cr and Antelope Cr. This rural expanse is organized by a precise grid of township roads and trails, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System across T8S and T9S. Local history is anchored at the Rose Valley Cem along 170 Rd, a key landmark for genealogists tracing early families in this part of Kansas. The map captures the agricultural character of the plains, where naming conventions for waterways like Cole Cr and Rock Cr suggest the natural features encountered by early settlers.