2012 Map of Jewell

About this map

Jewell serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in northern Kansas, where the community is defined by a grid of streets including Broadway St and Amity St. The local economy and settlement patterns are dictated by an intricate network of waterways, primarily the various branches of Buffalo Creek. W Buffalo Cr, Middle Buffalo Cr, and E Buffalo Cr flow southward through the section lines, converging near the town center. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies several burial grounds that mark the heritage of the area, including Jewell Cem just west of the town site, Union Cem to the southwest, and E Buffalo Cem located along the eastern reaches of the creek system. The surrounding rural landscape is strictly organized by a network of section roads like Sand Rd and H Rd, illustrating the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on Kansas farming.