2009 Map of Pretty Prairie

About this map

Pretty Prairie sits at the heart of this Reno County landscape, where the town's grid plan is flanked by the winding course of the North Fork Ninnescah River. This 2009 survey reveals the highly organized section-line road network characteristic of the Kansas plains, with named routes like Pretty Prairie Rd and Silver Lake Rd connecting the agricultural blocks. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the river’s drainage basin, including the confluence of Irish Creek. For local history researchers, the Township Cemetery located near Pleasant Valley Rd serves as a significant genealogical landmark. The map documents a classic Midwestern rural layout, where the built environment of the town contrasts with the vast, hydrology-carved reaches of the river valley.