2018 Map of De Graff

About this map

De Graff and the surrounding Butler County prairie are defined by the convergence of several major watercourses, most notably the Walnut River and its West Branch. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape where modern recreation and agriculture overlay historic settlement patterns. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the broad waters of the Walnut River, where the Boulder Bluff Trail follows the rugged shoreline. Genealogy researchers will find the Ridgeway Cem situated north of De Graff, while the Chelsea Cem serves the small community of Chelsea further east near the banks of Durechen Creek. The network of section-line roads, such as De Graff Rd and NE Bluestem Rd, organizes the terrain between smaller tributaries like Cole Creek and Gilmore Br.