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2015 Map of Gove

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Gove serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, situated at the intersection of Gove 46 and Co Rd 452. The town's grid is clearly defined by historical thoroughfares including Lincoln St, Broad St, and Washington St, reflecting its role as a local center for commerce and civic life in Gove County. Just south of the town site, the Gove Cem provides a point of significant interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the area's pioneer roots.

The surrounding terrain is shaped by the drainage patterns of Hackberry Cr, E Spring Cr, and Indian Cr, which cut through the agricultural sections. The map reveals the meticulous organization of the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries like t13s r28w and t12s r29w defining the rural grid. This network of section roads, such as Gove 48 and Co Rd N, illustrates the enduring structure of Kansas ranching and farming lands in the early twenty-first century.