2022 Map of Grand Summit

About this map

Grand Summit anchors the high prairie where the borders of Cowley, Elk, and Chautauqua counties meet. This 2022 survey illustrates a landscape defined by ranching and deep drainages, where winding tracks like Priv Ranch Rd navigate a terrain carved by the waters of Cedar Cr and Otter Cr. The map captures the intersection of rural infrastructure and natural hydrology, including the small northern drainage of Schrader Br and the eastward flow of Spring Cr. This area is characterized by its isolation and the persistence of the original Public Land Survey System grid, which still dictates the placement of routes such as 72nd Rd and 333rd Rd. The sparse settlement pattern reflects the enduring agricultural character of the southeastern Kansas hills.