1973 Map of Kensington NE

About this map

The rolling agricultural divide between Phillips and Smith counties is defined by a dense network of watercourses including Rebecca Creek and the multiple forks of Cedar Creek. This rural landscape in North Central Kansas is organized into distinct townships such as Sumner, German, Crystal, and Swan, each showing a dispersed pattern of homesteads typical of the mid-20th century prairie. Local life centers on remote rural institutions like Pleasant Green Ch, Beulah Ch, and St John Ch, while historical burial sites like Mt Olive Cem and Stone Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogical research. The presence of a Quarry near the Middle Cedar Creek drainage indicates localized industrial activity amidst the prevailing farm and pasture land.