2009 Map of Colony

About this map

Colony serves as the central hub of this Anderson County landscape, where a regular grid of section-line roads structures the agricultural heartland of eastern Kansas. This 2009 survey shows the area's intricate drainage system, defined by the winding paths of Deer Creek, Little Deer Creek, and Martin Creek. These waterways provide a stark contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding rural infrastructure, which is labeled with a mix of state-named routes such as Wyoming Rd, Louisiana Rd, and Missouri Rd. For those researching local family history, the Pleasant Valley Cemetery remains a significant landmark south of the town center. The map documents a period of established land use where large rural parcels are connected by an extensive network of named gravel and paved roads, reflecting the enduring township-and-range surveying system that shaped the Midwestern frontier.