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2015 Map of Elgin NE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Elgin NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Middle Caney Creek and its many tributaries carve a dendritic pattern through this corner of Chautauqua County, defining the rural character of the southern Kansas landscape. The settlement of Rogers sits near the confluence of Rock Cr and the main creek, where the local terrain features Butcher Falls. For genealogists, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including Denick Cem, Rogers Cem, and Spring Creek Cem, which often mark the centers of early community life in this ranching country.

A network of section-line roads like Marshal Rd, Nation Rd, and Kansas Rd provides a structured grid over the irregular topography. Small settlements such as Gibbs appear along these routes, illustrating the dispersed nature of habitation. The map also traces various named branches, such as Bakers Br, and multiple creek systems including Pool Cr and Sycamore Cr, which have long served as vital water sources for the area's agricultural operations.