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2012 Map of Elkhart North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Elkhart North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Elkhart sits at the southern edge of this high plains landscape, serving as a hub for the agricultural and recreational lands of Morton County. The Cimarron River winds through the northern portion of the map, carving a corridor that includes the notable Point of Rocks landmark and the Cimarron River Campground. This area is defined by a systematic grid of section roads and expansive grazing lands, specifically identified through a series of named pastures such as College Green Pasture, West Headquarters Pasture, and Pasture Number Thirtyfive.

Infrastructure is concentrated around the town site, where the Morton County Fairgrounds and the Elkhart-Morton County Airport provide community services. Water management is evident in the presence of Happy Ditch, which cuts across the eastern pastures. The map reflects a modern rural economy where land is carefully partitioned into numbered and named tracts, like Moore Pasture and Pasture Number Thirtynine, maintaining the traditional ranching heritage of the Kansas panhandle region.