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2018 Map of Florence SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

W Br Walnut River and its accompanying tributaries define the drainage patterns across this section of the Flint Hills, where the borders of Butler, Marion, and Chase counties converge. The landscape is primarily shaped by the winding courses of Turkey Cr, Bills Cr, and Middle Cr, which cut through the undulating terrain of townships T22S and T23S. A strictly rectangular grid of section lines and rural routes, such as NE Bluestem Rd and NE Turkey Creek Rd, organizes the vast agricultural and grazing lands that dominate the area.

Industrial and residential development is notably absent from this portion of the Kansas plains, which remains centered on a traditional land-use model. Researchers can trace the path of Cole Cr as it flows south toward the larger river systems, or observe the precise positioning of county boundaries like the Chase Co Butler Co line. The infrastructure is characterized by secondary connectors like First Street Rd and Arrow Rd, providing access to the remote sections of this prairie environment.