Ransom is the focal point of this western Kansas landscape, positioned along the historical alignment of Old State Hwy Number 4. The town's grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as Kansas Ave, Delaware Ave, and 1st St, with the central Po serving as a local anchor. The surrounding terrain is shaped by the subtle drainage patterns of Sand Cr and its tributaries, including E Br Sand Cr and Page Cr, which carve shallow paths through the agricultural sections. To the southeast of the main settlement, the Ransom Cem provides a specific point of interest for those researching local family histories and early burials. This survey illustrates the persistent geometry of the High Plains, where sections are divided by corridors like Co RD-478 and Co RD-533, maintaining the traditional layout of rural Ness County.
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1893 · Ellis
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Great Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Ransom SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Ransom SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Utica SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Gibson Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000