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2012 Map of Pfeifer

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pfeifer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds through this central Kansas landscape, defining the character of the river valley as it was documented in 2012. The settlement of Pfeifer sits just north of the river, where local history is anchored by the Holy Cross Cem. To the south, the community of Loretta and the Saint Mary's Cem provide key landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in Ellis County.

Transport patterns are characterized by a precise grid of county roads and avenues, including the curiously named Chetolah Gold Rd and Schoenchen Rd. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainage systems such as Shelter Cr and Duck Cr, alongside the evocative Hungry Hollow. This survey captures the rural continuity of the region, where land use remains closely tied to the topography of the river breaks and creek beds.