2015 Map of Longton

About this map

The Elk River flows across the southern reaches of this Elk County landscape, anchoring the settlement of Longton. This portion of southeastern Kansas is defined by its watershed, where the dendritic patterns of Painterhood Cr and its various branches, including W Painterhood Cr and Mid Painterhood Cr, carve through the terrain. The map captures the agricultural and rural character of the region, marked by a systematic grid of roads like Limestone Rd and Killdeer Rd. For those researching local heritage, the Longton Cem and the smaller Busby Cem near the locality of Busby provide important genealogical touchpoints. The naming of roads such as Flint Rd and labels like Limestone and Flint reflect the underlying geology that has shaped the area's land use and local identity.