2012 Map of Gladstone

About this map

Gladstone sits at the western edge of this Chase County landscape, situated where the S Fork Cottonwood River joins the main Cottonwood River channel. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Bloody Cr and its tributary Little Bloody Cr, which carve through the prairie. Genealogists will note the Miller Cem located north of the primary settlement, a key landmark for local family history research. The map reflects a rural infrastructure based on long-established routes such as Road 140 and RS 1918, illustrating the persistent layout of the Flint Hills region in the early 21st century. The hydrological pattern of creeks like Spring Cr and Norton Cr underscores the area's agricultural character and the natural water sources that have dictated land use for generations.