2022 Map of Ellis SE

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, carving a path through the High Plains terrain on the border of Trego and Ellis counties. This modern topographic study reveals a rural grid of section lines and named local routes that speak to the region's historical ranching and transport heritage. Of particular interest to local historians is the alignment of Butterfield Trail Rd, which follows a legendary route across the Kansas prairie. To the west, the drainage of Wildon Draw feeds into the river valley, illustrating the natural watershed patterns of the area. The map identifies several family and local landmarks through road names such as Grants Villa Rd, Chetolah Gold Rd, and Munjor Rd, reflecting the enduring settlement patterns and township divisions of the Smoky Hill trail corridor.