2012 Map of Florence SE

About this map

The W Br Walnut River drainage system dominates this agricultural landscape in Butler County, where a grid of rural section roads divides the prairie. These routes, often bearing the names of the waterways they parallel or intersect, such as NE Turkey Creek Rd and NE Cole Creek Rd, provide a clear view of the modern land divisions and rural infrastructure. The landscape is characterized by its network of subtle drainage basins including Turkey Cr, Bills Cr, and Middle Cr. This survey illustrates the persistence of the rectangular survey system in the 21st century, showing how contemporary transit routes like NE Bluestem Rd follow the same section lines established over a century prior. The presence of numerous small ponds and watershed features along Cole Cr highlights the region's focus on water management for ranching and agriculture.