2015 Map of Elgin

About this map

The Caney River winds through the southern reaches of Chautauqua County, anchoring the town of Elgin near the Oklahoma border. This survey illustrates a landscape defined by its riparian network, where Sycamore Cr and Buzzard Cr feed into the primary river valley. For those tracing family histories, the map identifies several local burial sites, including Elgin Cem, Wilson Cem, and De Bask Cem, along with the District 1 Cem and Moore Prairie Cem. The road network is heavily influenced by the Public Land Survey System, with routes like Frontier Rd and Heritage Rd following section lines across the prairie. The convergence of Cedar Cr and W Cedar Cr provides a clear view of the drainage patterns that shaped local settlement and agriculture in this portion of southern Kansas.