The Smoky Hill River meanders across this Central Kansas landscape, carving a wide valley between the historic cattle town of Ellsworth and the neighboring community of Kanopolis. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern layout of these historic settlements, showing how the municipal boundaries and residential grids have matured over a century of development. Local history is anchored at sites like Ellsworth Memorial Cem and Kanopolis Cem, while recreational and economic hubs are represented by the Ellsworth Municipal Airport, Ellsworth Golf Course, and the Kan Western Riders Rodeo Arena. Numerous tributaries, including Oak Cr, Oxide Cr, and Mud Cr, create a complex drainage network that defines the rural parcels surrounding the urban centers. The detailed street grids of Ellsworth are meticulously preserved, showing everything from W N Main St to the outlying Avenue JJ, reflecting the town's enduring role as a regional center.
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1894 · Ellsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Ellsworth
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Westfall SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Westfall SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Carneiro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Holyrood NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Black Wolf
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000