2016 Map of Easton SW

About this map

Jefferson and Leavenworth counties meet along a section line in this rural Kansas landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply etched by a complex drainage network. Watercourses like Walnut Cr and Buttermilk Cr carve through the terrain, creating the varied topography that dictated local road placements and early settlement patterns. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for its documentation of small, rural burial grounds, including Springdale Cem in the southeast and Hull Grove Cem to the northwest. The presence of Sanders Airport near Lecompton Rd highlights the modern utilitarian use of the open plains, while the numerous family-named creeks like Mooney Cr and Dawson Cr provide clues to the region's pioneering landholders. This survey captures a specific moment in the evolution of the Kansas countryside, balancing long-standing rural landmarks with contemporary infrastructure.