2009 Map of Ottawa North

About this map

Centropolis and the northern outskirts of Ottawa anchor this rural Kansas landscape, where a dense network of sectional roads and watercourses defines the agricultural character of Franklin County. The topography is shaped by the convergence of several drainages, most notably Eightmile Creek and its many tributaries like Minneola Creek and Cole Creek. To the east, the West Fork Tauy Creek winds through the fields, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the industrial and transit hubs of Ottawa Junction and Lawrence Junction. This 2009 survey reveals the persistent imprint of early settlement patterns through features like Mount Evergreen Cemetery and numerous family-named roads, including Thomas Rd, Riley Rd, and Pawnee Rd, which follow the rigid grid of the American heartland.