2009 Map of Chardon

About this map

Chardon serves as the focal point of this rural Kansas landscape, situated within a grid of section lines and gravel paths typical of Rawlins County. The winding course of the North Fork Sappa Creek cuts across the prairie, providing a natural break in the structured agricultural layout. To the northeast of the primary settlement, the Chardon Cemetery stands as a significant point of reference for local family history and genealogical research. Transportation through this part of the High Plains is defined by routes like RD M and Co RD 417, which connect the scattered farms to the modest hub at Chardon. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the enduring rural character of the region, where the intersection of water and roadway continues to dictate the placement of human activity.