Rose Hill and the eastern edge of Derby anchor this landscape along the Butler and Sedgwick County line. The map captures a transition between the suburban expansion of Wichita's satellite cities and the established agricultural grid of south-central Kansas. A notable concentration of small aviation facilities, including Cook Airfield, Vankirk Airport, and Olson Aerodrome, reflects the region's strong ties to general aviation. Educational and local history landmarks are well-represented, from the Butler Community College of Rose Hill to several rural burial grounds such as Branson Cem and Hillcrest Cem. The drainage patterns of Polecat Creek, Spring Creek, and Eightmile Creek create subtle topography across the sections, while the northern outskirts of Mulvane appear at the southern margin, showing the connectivity of these communities in the mid-2010s.
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1889 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Wellington
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Wichita East
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Derby
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1945 · Andover
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1955 · Udall
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Belle Plaine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Santa Fe Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Rose Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000