2009 Map of Melrose

About this map

Melrose and the neighboring settlement of Keelville anchor this section of Cherokee County, characterized by a meticulous grid of rural routes and the wandering paths of Fly Creek and its tributaries. The landscape is marked by small, scattered burial grounds that reflect the area's pioneer heritage, including the Johnson Family Cemetery and Moore Cemetery. These sites, along with Fly Creek Cemetery and Greenlawn Cemetery, provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in the southeastern corner of Kansas. The hydrology of the region is defined by the drainage of Little Fly Creek and Fourmile Creek, which cut through the agricultural sections bounded by roads such as SW Beasley Rd and SW Black Jack Rd. This documentation reflects a long-established settlement pattern where family landmarks and small townships remain the primary focal points of the community.