2022 Map of Russell NW

About this map

The Saline River winds through the northern reaches of this Kansas landscape, carving a drainage pattern that defines the local topography alongside Salt Cr and Fossil Cr. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the small settlement of Balta sits near the corridor of Old US Hwy 40, reflecting the historical importance of the transcontinental highway system before the dominance of modern interstate routes. The road network, including names like Shoreline Rd, Dam Rd, and Reservoir Rd, suggests proximity to water management infrastructure and the intersection of rural land use with local hydrology. The rectangular survey grid of the Public Land Survey System remains the dominant structural element, organizing the terrain into distinct sections typical of the central plains.