2018 Map of Phenis Creek

About this map

Cottonwood River flows across the northeastern corner of this Flint Hills landscape, where the agricultural grid of Lyon and Chase counties meets a complex drainage system. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Jacob Cr, Rock Cr, and Phenis Cr, which carve through the limestone-underlain uplands typical of this region. Human presence is marked by a network of rural routes such as Johnson Rd and RD 140, along with the Goessel Cem located in the southwestern corner near the county line. The map captures a moment of modern rural continuity, where traditional section lines persist alongside newer transit corridors. Researchers interested in the hydrology of eastern Kansas can trace the headwaters of Eagle Cr and Moon Br as they feed into the larger river basin.