2022 Map of Elkader SW

About this map

Smoky Hill River meanders across this Logan County landscape, cutting a distinct path through the High Plains terrain. The river valley is flanked by intermittent drainage features like Burris Draw and the distinctive geological formation known as the Little Pyramids. This area is characterized by a precise grid of rural roads and section lines, with routes named for their orientation or historical character, such as Mustang, Indian, and Gold. The topography reveals the intricate erosion patterns of the western Kansas prairie, where elevation changes are defined by the river’s descent and the resulting breaks in the land. Geographers and local historians can trace the intersection of early land divisions, marked by township and range boundaries like t14s r33w, and the modern road network that still follows these century-old legal lines.