2015 Map of Lyons NW

About this map

The small settlement of Pollard sits at the intersection of Ave F and 15th Rd, serving as a central point in this agricultural landscape of central Kansas. To the southwest, the Shumway Cemetery is situated near the banks of Little Cow Creek, providing a significant site for genealogical research and local history. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern where several small waterways, including Owl Creek and Salt Creek, move toward the Little Arkansas River in the northeastern corner. This 2015 survey illustrates the enduring Section Line road grid, with routes like 14th Rd and Ave C framing the vast, partitioned fields of Rice County. The map captures the quiet continuity of the Great Plains, where historic cemeteries and small crossroads settlements remain the primary human landmarks among the winding creek beds.