2009 Map of McCracken SW

About this map

Alexander Dry Creek and Big Timber Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural Ness County landscape, carving winding paths through the open terrain. The settlement pattern is strictly defined by a rectilinear grid of section roads, including E 240 Rd and Co Rd 565, which facilitate transport across the agricultural interior. Local history is anchored by the presence of Ramsey Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery, located in the eastern portion of the quadrangle along Co Rd 498. These small, dedicated sites serve as primary genealogical landmarks for families rooted in this central Kansas prairie, where the lack of formal town centers highlights the importance of rural parish and community burial grounds in the early 21st century.