2012 Map of Phenis Creek

About this map

Goessel Cem sits in the southwestern reaches of this Kansas landscape, a quiet landmark amidst a vast network of section roads that define the rural character of Lyon County. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a system of waterways, including Jacob Cr and Rock Cr, which flow through the prairie toward the larger Cottonwood River visible in the northeast corner. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring agricultural grid, where numbered routes like Road 100 and Road 120 intersect with lettered north-south thoroughfares. The drainage patterns of Phenis Cr and Eagle Cr reveal the subtle undulations of the Flint Hills region, providing a detailed view of the hydrologic network that has dictated land use and settlement since the territory was first organized.