2015 Map of Ransom SW

About this map

Wild Horse Creek and Forrester Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape in Ness County. The area is marked by a systematic grid of section lines and county roads, such as County Road 533 and 180 Road, reflecting the enduring township and range survey system. Small family or community landmarks provide essential points for genealogical research, notably North Star Cemetery near the southern boundary and Dagenett Cemetery to the northeast. Watercourses like Bazine Dry Creek and Long Branch cut through the terrain, illustrating the intermittent nature of the prairie hydrological network. This map documents a sparsely populated agricultural region where historical burial sites and ephemeral streams are the primary markers of human and natural history.