2012 Map of Rosalia

About this map

Rosalia sits at the heart of this Butler County landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and petroleum country in the early 21st century. The map reveals a land defined by the drainages of the Walnut River system, including the N Br Little Walnut River and Middle Br Little Walnut River, which carve through the plains. The region’s economic history is etched into the terrain through various petroleum developments such as the Jackson Oil Field and Blankenship Oil Field. For local historians and genealogists, the presence of Blankenship Cem and the small settlements of Summit and Sallyards offer critical points for tracing family ties to this corner of Kansas. The infrastructure is characterized by a precise grid of township roads, including NE Flinthills St and Cattle Pen Rd, which connect remote homesteads to the central community and the higher ground of Windy Hill.