2012 Map of Downs North

About this map

The N Fork Solomon River defines the southern edge of this landscape in Osborne County, where the plains of north-central Kansas meet a network of creek drainages. Small rural burial grounds such as Rose Valley Cem, Downs Cem, and Oakdale Cem are scattered across the terrain, serving as vital markers for local genealogical research. The settlement of Dispatch sits in the northeast corner near the meandering path of Oak Cr, while the southern town grid is organized around streets like Railroad St and Delay St. Land use in this area is a mix of aviation and recreation, featuring the Griffith Field Airport and the Downs Golf Course. Prominent natural features like Higgins Bluff rise above the agricultural grid, which is primarily defined by a system of numbered avenues and drives including S 70th Ave and W 20th Dr.