2018 Map of Piedmont SW

About this map

Blodgett sits in the northern reaches of this Elk County landscape, where the headwaters of several drainages begin their southward trek. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Elk River and its various tributaries, including Rowe Br Elk River and the S Br Elk River. This 2018 survey reveals a rural network of section-line roads with evocative names like Settler Rd, Pioneer Rd, and Oxen Rd, which hint at the historical pathways used by early inhabitants of the region. Near the eastern boundary, Forest Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research. The boundary between Greenwood and Elk Counties runs across the northern portion of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions of this prairie landscape. Small farm ponds and intermittent streams punctuate the drainage basins, showing the modern agricultural water management typical of the Kansas Flint Hills area.