2009 Map of Palco

About this map

The town of Palco and the nearby village of Damar anchor this section of Rooks County, illustrating the agricultural and extractive character of the Kansas plains. To the north, the South Fork Solomon River meanders across the terrain, joined by smaller watercourses like Spring Creek and Lost Creek. The landscape is heavily influenced by the petroleum industry, with significant activity visible at the Morel Oil Field, the Gra-Rook Oil Field, and the Gra-Rook North Oil Field. For genealogists, the map identifies several key burial sites, including Saint Joseph Cemetery near Damar, as well as Palco Cemetery and Green Mound Cemetery. The strictly gridded road network, featuring routes such as O RD, S RD, and V RD, reflects the systematic land division that defines the region’s development and rural transport patterns.