2009 Map of Moran SE

About this map

The Marmaton River and its several tributaries, including Jackie Branch Marmaton River, dominate this Bourbon County landscape. The area is defined by a strictly organized grid of rural roads such as California Rd and Native Rd, reflecting the agrarian structure of southeastern Kansas. At the heart of the quadrangle, the Bourbon County State Lake Dam impounds local waters, creating a significant geographical landmark in an otherwise open prairie-and-stream environment. For genealogists and local historians, the Hatch Cemetery stands as a notable point of interest, situated near the headwaters of Tennyson Creek and Schubert Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure at the turn of the 21st century, showing the persistence of traditional farm-to-market routes and small-scale water management systems.