2015 Map of Elkader NW

About this map

The High Plains landscape of Logan County is defined here by the winding drainages of South Br Hackberry Cr and Plum Cr. In this part of western Kansas, the terrain is characterized by a high-altitude prairie plateau dissected by these seasonal watercourses, which historically dictated the movement of cattle and early settlement. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and county roads, such as Co RD 380 and Co RD 400, that impose order on the open expanse. Notable named areas such as Osage, Seneca, and Plains mark distinct portions of the quadrangle, reflecting the administrative and historical divisions of the township and range system. This 2015 survey provides a modern look at the durable rural infrastructure of the region, where the primary land use remains centered on the vast open spaces between the occasional road intersections and creek beds.