2022 Map of Holyrood NE

About this map

The Smoky Hill River carves across the northern edge of this Kansas landscape, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding hills of Ellsworth County. This 2022 survey captures a rural environment defined by a dense network of watercourses and the historic legacy of Old Hwy 40, which runs parallel to the river. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous tributaries including Little Wolf Cr, Turkey Cr, and Buffalo Cr, creating a complex series of ridges and valleys. The rectilinear road grid, marked by local routes such as 117th Rd and Ave N, highlights the persistent agricultural structure of the region. This modern topographic record is essential for understanding the contemporary hydrology and land division of the prairie, showing how the drainage patterns of Wolf Cr and Loss Cr continue to shape the local geography.