2015 Map of Oak Valley

About this map

Longton and Oak Valley anchor this southeastern Kansas landscape where the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Elk River and its numerous tributaries. The map details a transition between Elk and Chautauqua counties, marked clearly by the EK/CQ Co Line Rd. Rural history is preserved through several small burial grounds, including the West Liberty Cem and Crum Cem, which sit among the rolling drainage basins of Salt Creek and Bloody Run. The placement of these cemeteries and the grid of section roads like Alfalfa and Pasture Rd reflect the enduring agricultural character of the region. This 2015 survey provides a modern view of a classic prairie river system, showing the drainage patterns of Hickory Cr and Bachelor Cr as they feed into the primary river valley near the town of Oak Valley.