2015 Map of Emporia SE

About this map

The confluence of the Cottonwood River and Neosho River anchors this corner of Lyon County, where the rivers meander through wide floodplains before feeding into the northern reaches of the John Redmond Reservoir. This landscape is defined by its transition from the managed riparian corridors of the rivers to the dissected uplands of the Flint Hills region. The distribution of cultural landmarks, such as Chicago Mound Cem and Mennonite Cem, reflects the rural settlement patterns established long ago along the county’s section lines. Numerous seasonal drainages including Coal Cr, Eagle Cr, and Hooster Cr carve into the terrain, illustrating the intricate natural drainage network that supports the local agricultural economy. The road network, including the Olpe-Hartford Rd, maintains the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, which continues to shape movement through this prairie landscape.