2012 Map of Plainview Colony NW

About this map

Alkali Lake sits in the northeast corner of this remote McPherson County landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of small, scattered prairie potholes and basins. The terrain is organized by a strict section-line grid of rural roads, including 114th St and 350th Ave, reflecting the enduring agricultural layout of the northern plains. This 2012 survey documents several key sites of local genealogical significance, notably Leola Cem, Rueb Cem, and Congregational Cem. These burial grounds, often the only remaining markers of early rural communities or family homesteads in the region, are spaced miles apart across the high prairie. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology and road network as they existed in the early 21st century.