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2015 Map of Phenis Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Phenis Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rolling prairie of the Chase Co and Lyon Co border comes into focus in this recent survey, defined by the winding paths of several regional waterways. Jacob Cr and Phenis Cr dominate the landscape, cutting through the section lines that organize the rural landscape. Near the southern boundary of the map, the Goessel Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this part of Kansas.

A network of gravel and section roads like Johnson Rd and RD 140 connect these outlying ranching and farming lands. The drainage patterns of Rock Cr, Shaw Cr, and Eagle Cr illustrate the subtle topography of the Flint Hills region, where the land falls away toward the southeast corner and Moon Br. The lack of significant urban development highlights the area's continued use for agriculture and grazing.