2014 Map of Cowles

About this map

Cowles sits at the heart of this Webster County landscape, defined by a grid of rural roads and the branching drainage of Elm Cr. The settlement is concentrated around Cowles Main St and Harlan St, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural plains. Water management and local history are etched into the terrain, from the Gestring Reservoir west of town to several well-preserved burial grounds that dot the sections. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of Batin Cem to the northwest, Salem Cem in the northeast, and Mulkey Cem on the eastern edge. The map captures the hydrological patterns of the region, including the confluence of W Fork Elm Cr and E Fork Elm Cr, as well as the path of Willow Cr through the eastern sections.