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2009 Map of Hale

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Hale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Hale and Monett anchor this rural landscape in southeastern Kansas, where a network of watercourses defines the terrain. The drainage patterns are particularly intricate, with Bachelor Creek and Broker Creek in the north giving way to the southern reaches of North Caney Creek and Possum Trot Creek. This map reveals a community structured by its topography and history, evidenced by the scattered locations of the Hale Cemetery, Hardrock Cemetery, and Riley Cemetery.

Transport and utility are represented by the small Rupp Airport and a grid of secondary roads like Independence Rd and Junction Rd that connect the isolated settlements. The presence of numerous named creeks, including Deadman Creek, Fly Creek, and Otter Creek, suggests a landscape historically tied to local hydrology and agricultural boundaries. This 2009 survey provides a clear view of the Chautauqua County interior before significant modern development altered the rural character of these small townships.