2010 Map of Homestead

About this map

The small settlement of Homestead sits at the heart of this landscape, a quiet intersection of rural Kansas life defined by the winding paths of numerous prairie waterways. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a terrain carved by the drainage systems of Coon Creek and Coyne Branch to the north, while Cedar Creek and Brush Creek dominate the southern half of the quadrangle. For genealogists and local historians, the Homestead Cemetery provides a central landmark for tracing family roots in this corner of Chase County. The map illustrates how local transportation routes were built to navigate the natural contours of the land and the irregular meanders of Rock Creek and Crocker Creek, reflecting a enduring pattern of agricultural land use in the Flint Hills region.