The Cottonwood River meanders across the southern landscape of this Chase County region, serving as the primary drainage for numerous tributaries like French Creek and Cedar Creek. In the early 21st century, the small settlement of Cedar Point remains the focal point of the area, situated near the riverbanks at the intersection of Main St and 1st St. The surrounding terrain is defined by a grid of rural routes including Alfalfa Rd and Bluestem Rd, reflecting the enduring agricultural character of the Kansas plains. Genealogists will find significant local history preserved at Montgomery Cemetery, Drinkwater Cemetery, and Pinkston Cemetery, which are spaced across the rural uplands and valley floors. The map reveals a hydrographic network where streams like Wildcat Creek and Silver Creek feed into the larger river system, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Flint Hills region.
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1898 · Cottonwood Falls
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Elmdale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Wonsevu
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Lincolnville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Hymer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Lincolnville NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000