2012 Map of Otis NE

About this map

Smoky Hill River meanders through this agricultural landscape in Ellis County, defining the drainage patterns of the Central Plains during the early 21st century. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and township roads that organize the rural space, though the watercourses of Eagle Cr and Duck Cr provide a natural contrast to the geometric precision of the land divisions. For family historians and genealogists, the placement of Pleasantdale Cem south of S Coline Rd serves as a significant local landmark. The naming conventions of the regional thoroughfares, such as Chetolah Gold Rd and Gorham Galatia Rd, hint at the historic connections between neighboring prairie settlements and the local geography of the Smoky Hill region.