2015 Map of McCracken

About this map

The town of McCracken sits at the intersection of local history and rural Kansas geography, positioned directly on the boundary between Ness Co and Rush Co. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation captures the grid of the town, featuring streets like W Ash Ave, W Beech Ave, and Railroad Ave, which hint at the community's historical reliance on the rail corridor. The surrounding landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Big Timber Cr and Snake Cr, which carve gentle coulees through the high plains. Genealogists will find the location of the McCracken Cem south of the town center particularly useful. Further south, the terrain descends toward the drainage of Alexander Dry Cr, illustrating the typical open-range topography of the region before it yields to neighboring townships.