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2018 Map of Gorham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gorham sits along the southern edge of this landscape, positioned on the boundary between Ellis and Russell counties in central Kansas. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets like Chicago St and Clifford St, with legacy burial sites nearby including Saint Mary's Cem and Gorham Cem. The geography is defined by a series of drainage systems, with Salt Cr flowing through the northeast and Walker Cr crossing the central plains toward the southwest.

The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Blue Hills, where the terrain rises above the surrounding agricultural sections. The local road network follows a strict sectional grid, yet many routes bear names that hint at the region's land use and community history, such as Locust Grove Rd, Vineyard Rd, and Fairground Rd. The presence of Old US Hwy 40 marks the southern transit corridor, reflecting the path of earlier cross-country travel through the heart of the Kansas prairie.