2016 Map of Clifton

About this map

The Republican River carves a winding path across this landscape, defining the topography of a region where Cloud, Washington, and Clay counties meet. The twin communities of Clifton and Vining straddle the county lines, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural sections. The map reveals a highly structured grid of local roads, including Parallel Rd and Meridian Rd, which facilitate movement between the dispersed farmsteads of the Kansas prairie. Historical patterns of settlement are anchored by several local burying grounds, notably Saint Mary's Cem to the north and Riverdale Cem to the south. Small watercourses like Scribner Cr, Parsons Cr, and Dry Cr feed into the river basin, while names like Railroad St in Clifton hint at the transit corridors that once fueled the town's growth.