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2018 Map of Elkader SW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elkader SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders across this Logan County landscape, carving a wide valley through the high plains of western Kansas. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by deep draws and unique geological formations, most notably the Little Pyramids located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The area's drainage pattern is further detailed by Burris Draw, which feeds into the river system from the southeast.

Though primarily agricultural and open, the land is etched with a systematic grid of section lines and local thoroughfares. Named routes such as Indian, Mustang, Gold, and Elk suggest a historical or thematic approach to the county road network, providing access to the remote reaches of the Smoky Hill valley. The map clearly delineates the township and range boundaries, including t14s r33w and t14s r32w, which are essential for land title and genealogical research in this part of the state.