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2010 Map of Oak Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Oak Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Elk River winds through the northern reaches of this Kansas landscape, connecting the communities of Longton and Oak Valley. This portion of Elk County is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Bloody Run and Pan Creek, which contribute to a complex drainage system across the rural terrain. The mapping reveals a grid-like organization of county roads, such as Union Rd and Rd 26, that link outlying homesteads and agricultural tracts.

Genealogists will find interest in the documented burial grounds that serve as landmarks for the area's early residents. The Crum Cemetery sits near the western edge of the quadrangle, while the West Liberty Cemetery is positioned further east, both located south of the main river valley. A significant confluence of tributaries, including North Salt Creek and South Salt Creek, marks the central and southern portions of the map, illustrating the hydrological character of the region before these waters join the larger Salt Creek system.