2018 Map of Iola SE

About this map

The agricultural landscape of southeast Kansas is defined here by the strictly ordered section lines and the winding tributaries of the Neosho River basin. Coal Creek and Slack Cr meander through the central townships, while more unusually named waterways like Vegetarian Cr and Turkey Br drain the southern sections. This area of Allen County is marked by its systematic grid, punctuated by local landmarks like Salem Cem in the north and Maple Grove Cem further south. The map documents the persistent rural character of the region, where the 5th Standard Parallel serves as a primary survey boundary for land ownership. Traces of early 20th-century development are visible in the named road network, with routes such as Tank Farm Rd and Delaware Rd crossing the undulating prairie.