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2015 Map of Elk Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Elk Falls sits at the northern edge of this Kansas landscape, where the Elk River flows eastward across the terrain. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses that divide the southern plains, including Wildcat Creek, Clear Creek, and several branches of the Salt and Caney systems such as North Salt Creek and North Caney Creek. This rural section of the state reveals a grid-like organization of country roads and local pathways, reflecting the long-established Public Land Survey System that governs the region's agricultural layout.

Traversing the boundary between Elk and Chautauqua counties, the map highlights rural landmarks like Blackjack and named transit routes including Montgomery Road and Valley. The intricate topography shown through detailed contour lines illustrates the subtle elevation changes of the Flint Hills region, where the drainage patterns of South Salt Creek and Angus-related roads provide a clear look at how the natural environment has influenced the placement of local homesteads and travel corridors.