2022 Map of Matfield Green SE

About this map

The S Fork Cottonwood River and Walnut River drain this portion of the Kansas Flint Hills, a landscape defined by its persistent prairie and ranching heritage. Located where Butler, Chase, and Greenwood counties converge, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of creek systems including Mercer Cr, Thurman Cr, and Cat Cr. The presence of Fox Lake and several smaller water bodies indicates a managed water system designed to support livestock in these high pastures. A sparse network of unpaved roads like NE Flinthills Rd and NE Battle Creek Rd provides access to remote sections of the townships, following the natural contours of the ridges and valleys. The map illustrates a contemporary rural environment where the large-scale cattle operations of the past continue to shape the sparse settlement patterns and land use in this specific corner of the Tallgrass Prairie region.