Boone Ranch and Ramsey Ranch anchor this rural landscape in southeastern Kansas, where large-scale landholdings define the settlement pattern. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a complex network of waterways, including the winding course of Otter Creek and its many tributaries such as Shafer Creek and Jim Creek. A distinct rise at Hogback Hill provides a vantage point over the drainage basins of North Cedar Creek and Plum Creek. The road system follows a rigid section-line grid, exemplified by 162nd RD and 202nd RD, which facilitates movement between established properties like Mills Ranch and Folsom Ranch. This survey illustrates the enduring agricultural character of Cowley County, showing how modern transportation routes like Kansas RD navigate the many creek crossings that characterize this part of the Flint Hills region.
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1885 · Sedan
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Burden
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Sedan
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Cedar Vale West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Dexter SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Grand Summit
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Dexter
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Cedar Vale East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000