2015 Map of Ruleton SE

About this map

Caruso stands as the primary settlement in this High Plains landscape, situated at the junction of modern infrastructure and early transit routes. The township is characterized by a sprawling grid of county roads, such as Co Rd 66 and Co Rd 14, which overlay the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map records a moment where modern Interstate 70 runs parallel to the historic path of Old US Hwy 24, illustrating the evolution of transcontinental travel across Sherman County. Hydrological features like S Beaver Cr and the Middle Fork Sappa Cr cut through the geometric regularity of the farmland, providing natural drainage for the surrounding agricultural tracts. This 2015 survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and the enduring importance of the road network in sustaining this interior Kansas community.