2012 Map of Reserve

About this map

Walnut Cr and its various tributaries, including Terrapin Cr and Euchre Cr, define the drainage of this northeast Kansas agricultural landscape. The small settlement of Padonia sits centered in the quadrangle, structured around a simple grid including 1st St, 4th St, and Main St. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Cornelison Cem to the north and Hart Cem situated to the east. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the Hiawatha Municipal Airport, showing the intersection of rural aviation and the traditional township road system. The map reveals a highly regular section-line road network with curiously ornithological names, such as Horned Owl Rd, Jackrabbit Rd, and Killdeer Rd, reflecting a systematic modern nomenclature for the area's thoroughfares.