2009 Map of Hammond

About this map

Hammond serves as the central point for this section of Bourbon County, where a strictly organized grid of agricultural roads defines the Kansas landscape. The settlement is flanked by Lyons Field and the small Emmerson Airport, illustrating the continued reliance on local airstrips within rural communities. Waterways like Wolverine Creek and Moores Branch cut across the geometric property lines, providing natural drainage for the surrounding fields. Genealogists will find historical value in the presence of Glendale Cemetery and West Liberty Cemetery, which mark the community's early origins. The road network preserves traditional names such as Wagon Rd, Tomahawk Rd, and Soldier Rd, suggesting the historical pathways used before the modern thoroughfares were established. The terrain is further shaped by Shiloh Creek and Elm Creek, which wind through the northern and eastern portions of the quadrangle.