The settlement of Offerle serves as the primary hub in this southwest Kansas landscape, situated near the intersection of the county lines for Edwards, Hodgeman, and Ford. The town's grid is centered around S Main St and W Front St, reflecting the traditional grain and rail orientation of High Plains communities. The surrounding prairie is defined by a systematic section line road network, including notable routes like Pole Line Rd and Backtrail Rd, which facilitate transport across the agricultural expanse. Water drainage is shaped by the winding paths of Little Coon Creek and White Woman Creek, which provide the only significant breaks in the topographic regularity. For those tracing family history, the map precisely locates Saint Joseph Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, providing critical landmarks for local genealogical research.
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1889 · Larned
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Kinsley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Larned
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Ness
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Kinsley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Spearville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Spearville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Kinsley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Ness
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000