Loading map...

2009 Map of Ensign

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Ensign
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Ensign sits at the intersection of a precise section-line road grid and the diagonal path of US Hwy 56 in this Gray County landscape. The settlement's street plan is clearly visible, featuring Bent St and Aubrey St at the heart of the community. Further northeast along the highway lies Sayre, illustrating the linear development typical of High Plains transportation corridors.

Genealogists will find two significant burial sites documented: Ensign Cemetery located to the south and Johnson Cemetery to the north. The terrain is defined by the subtle drainage of Mulberry Creek in the southeastern corner, which breaks the geometric regularity of the rural road network. This network includes local routes with distinctive names such as Outlaw Rd, Beeson Rd, and Quaker Rd, reflecting the heritage of the families and pioneers who settled this portion of Kansas.