2018 Map of Durham

About this map

Durham and the northern reaches of Hillsboro sit at the center of this agricultural landscape in Marion County, where the N Cottonwood River and North Cottonwood River carve through the plains. The region is defined by a dense grid of section roads, including Santa Fe Ave and Goldenrod Rd, which facilitate transport between the small settlements and the surrounding farms. Local genealogy and community history are anchored by several notable burial sites scattered across the township lines, such as Frick Cem, Durham Park Cem, Johannestal Cem, and French Creek Cem. These small cemeteries, often located near watercourses like Silver Cr or French Creek, represent the early family settlements and religious congregations that established this part of the Kansas prairie. The map captures the traditional land divisions of T18S and T19S, illustrating the enduring layout of rural life and land ownership in the early 21st century.