2022 Map of Otis NE

About this map

Smoky Hill River winds across the northern landscape of this Kansas quadrangle, where the borders of Rush, Ellis, Russell, and Barton counties converge. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Duck Cr and Eagle Cr, which carve through the plains toward the main river valley. This rural expanse is crisscrossed by a grid of country roads, including the intriguingly named Chetolah Gold Rd and Schoenchen Rd, reflecting the settlement patterns of the High Plains. A primary focal point for local history is the Pleasantdale Cem, situated centrally within the township boundaries of T16S R16W. The map captures the intersection of several historic townships, documenting the persistent agricultural land use and the specific section-line road network that has organized this portion of the Kansas interior for generations.