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2018 Map of Elmdale

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elmdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Cottonwood River meanders across this central Kansas landscape, carving a distinct valley through the rolling terrain of Chase County. The settlement of Elmdale sits at the northern edge of the sheet, defined by a tight grid of streets including Main St and Murphy Ave near the intersection of Middle Creek Rd. Further southwest, the smaller community of Clements occupies a bend in the river, serving as a secondary local hub for the surrounding ranching and agricultural land.

The hydrography of the region is well-defined by numerous named tributaries such as Gould Cr, Silver Cr, and Holmes Cr, which drain the uplands into the main river channel. A network of rural section-line roads, including Coyne Creek Rd and Buck Creek Rd, provides access to the interior. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the Flint Hills region, where the placement of towns and roads remains intimately tied to the path of the river and its creeks.