2012 Map of Kensington NW

About this map

The agricultural grid of Phillips County dominates this survey, where a network of section-line roads like E Iron Rd and E Hunter Rd overlay the natural drainage systems of north-central Kansas. For those researching local heritage, the landscape is punctuated by historical resting places, including Greenwood Cem in the southwest and Matteson Cem near the southern border. These small cemeteries, along with Chapman Cem to the north, represent the enduring rural community centers of the region. The terrain is defined by several north-flowing drainages, most notably W Cedar Cr, Crow Cr, and Rebecca Cr, which carve subtle valleys through the open plains and dictate the placement of local farmstead access points.