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2009 Map of Ellis

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Ellis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Big Creek flows through the heart of Ellis, Kansas, framing a landscape defined by its grid-patterned streets and agricultural surroundings. This 2009 survey highlights the town's local landmarks, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery, which serve as significant sites for genealogical research. The presence of Ellis Landing Field to the south and the Pleasant Oil Field in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle points to the region's diverse economic activities, from aviation to energy extraction.

Rural roads such as Locust Grove Rd and Catherine Rd crisscross the plains, connecting isolated landmarks like Locust Grove in the north to the central hub of Ellis. The drainage patterns of Spring Creek and Big Creek illustrate the natural topography that shaped early settlement and contemporary land use in Ellis County, providing a clear view of the area's development into the twenty-first century.