2012 Map of Longton

About this map

The Elk River flows across the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring the town of Longton. This corner of Elk County is defined by a dendritic network of streams, including Hitchen Cr and the various branches of Painterhood Cr, which carve through the plains. The rural character of the area is punctuated by the small settlement of Busby to the north and evidence of regional industry at the Longton Oil and Gas Field. Local history is preserved at sites like the Longton Cem and Busby Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for genealogists. The grid of section roads, such as Busby Rd and Road 26, provides clear access to the agricultural tracts and riparian corridors that have shaped the development of this Kansas prairie for generations.