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2012 Map of Elmer

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Elmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Arkansas River clips the far northeastern corner of this Reno County landscape, though the local geography is more significantly shaped by the winding course of Sand Cr and its tributaries. Small agricultural hubs and intersections define the settlement pattern, notably the village of Elmer and the nearby crossroads of Cruppers Corner. These sites are linked by a diagonal transit corridor that breaks the otherwise rigid section-line road grid typical of the Kansas prairie.

Local landmarks provide depth for genealogical and regional research, including the Fairview Cem located east of the main road network. Evidence of aviation history appears at Mills Landing Field in the north, while smaller communities such as Darlow and the residential layout at Midway illustrate the dispersed nature of rural development. Drainage features like Crow Cr and Red Rock Cr further delineate the terrain between expansive farm plots.