2018 Map of Lyle

About this map

Lyle sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the northwest corner of Kansas, where the high plains are carved by a dendritic drainage network. The winding course of Sappa Cr and its tributaries, Long Br and Spring Br, dictate the placement of roads and the shape of property boundaries across the Decatur and Norton County line. The map reveals a high concentration of small, family-named burial grounds that offer significant value for genealogical research, including Railsback Cem, Wotton Cem, Wray Cem, and Shirley Cem. The grid of section roads, such as Co Rd 509 and Rd W-15, organizes the rural space, though many routes deviate to follow the natural contours of the stream valleys.