2009 Map of Holyrood NE

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds across the northern reaches of this Ellsworth County landscape, defining the local drainage system as it receives several tributaries including Wolf Creek and Buffalo Creek. The terrain is marked by a clear transition from the riparian corridors to the high plains, crisscrossed by a rigid grid of local roads like 7th Rd and Ave J. This layout reflects the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on Kansas agriculture and settlement patterns, creating a rhythmic network of section-line roads that navigate the subtle elevation changes between the river valley and the surrounding uplands.