2012 Map of Half Rock

About this map

Half Rock and the small settlement of Topsy anchor this agricultural landscape in Mercer County, where local life follows the drainages of several north-south watercourses. The map traces the winding paths of West Honey Creek, East Honey Creek, and the curiously named Big No Creek and Little No Creek. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting several distinct burial sites including Brantley Cemetery in the north and Half Rock Cemetery and White Oak Cemetery to the south. The rural road network, featuring routes like Hazel Rd and CO Hwy-254, connects isolated homesteads and local landmarks such as Hammond Brothers Lake. The drainage patterns toward Little Medicine Creek define the eastern edge of the quadrangle, illustrating the land's gentle dissection by these persistent prairie streams.