2012 Map of Dodge City NE

About this map

Saint Michaels Cem sits on a small rise above the surrounding prairie, serving as a primary point of interest for genealogists and local historians researching Ford County. This section of Kansas is defined by its drainage patterns, with the winding paths of Saw Log Cr, Spring Cr, and Buckner Cr carving subtle relief across the agricultural landscape. The township is organized by a precise grid of section-line roads, including 8 Mile Rd, Antelope Rd, and Chestnut Rd. These routes facilitate the movement of agricultural goods across the High Plains, connecting remote farmsteads and rural properties to the wider region. The interplay between the natural watercourses and the man-made road network illustrates the systematic settlement of the Kansas frontier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.