1893 Map of Ellis

About this map

Union Pacific Railroad tracks follow the northern drainage of Big Creek while the Missouri Pacific Railroad carves through the southern townships of Wakeeney and Hampton in this late 19th-century survey. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of the Smoky Hill River, which is flanked by dramatic geological landmarks such as Cedar Bluff, Cedar Gorge, and the uniquely named Round House. These natural features provided vital orientation points for early settlers navigating the high plains between the rail corridors.