2009 Map of McPherson SE

About this map

Elyria serves as the primary settlement hub in this 2009 survey of the agricultural landscape southeast of McPherson. The terrain is defined by a grid of named rural routes and the meandering paths of Turkey Creek, Running Turkey Creek, and Sand Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly useful for locating burial grounds such as Dunkard Cemetery, Empire Cemetery, and Lone Tree Cemetery, which anchor the surrounding farmstead blocks. The transportation network shows a transition in prairie travel, featuring both the modern interstate corridor and the legacy of Old US Hwy 81, alongside distinctively named local thoroughfares like Chisholm Rd and Iron Horse Rd. This documentation captures the precise layout of McPherson County's rural infrastructure at the end of the decade.