2012 Map of Grindstone Creek

About this map

Grindstone Cr and Lightning Cr meander through this section of Crawford County, forming a dense network of tributaries that define the local drainage patterns. The landscape is organized by a strict grid of section-line roads, including S 90th St and W 570th Ave, which reflect the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on Kansas agriculture. Small, family-named landmarks provide essential touchstones for local history and genealogy. Notable sites include Mount Carmel Cem in the west and Meyers Cem near Thunderbolt Cr in the east. These small burial grounds, along with Osage Cem, serve as the primary markers of early settlement in an area otherwise dominated by open fields and the winding paths of Mulberry Cr and Elm Cr.