2018 Map of Howard NW

About this map

Osage Cuestas dominate this landscape in southeastern Kansas, where the rolling limestone and shale ridges shape the path of local waterways. The Caney River and its major tributary, the E Fork Caney River, wind through the terrain, joined by smaller streams like Mound Br and Clear Cr. This rural area in Elk County maintains a strong connection to its physical environment and early settlement history, evidenced by the Clear Cut Cem situated in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The naming conventions of local thoroughfares, such as Limestone Rd, Grain Rd, and Oil Fld Lease Rd, reflect the region's enduring reliance on agriculture and natural resource extraction. The map provides a clear look at how section lines and property divisions have persisted since the late 19th century.