2015 Map of Saffordville

About this map

The Cottonwood River valley defines the southern reach of this Chase County landscape, where the settlements of Saffordville and Ellinor sit along the corridor of Old Hwy 50. This region is characterized by a dense network of drainage creeks, including Buckeye Cr, Bull Cr, and Peyton Cr, which carve through the terrain as they flow toward the river. The section-line road grid, including routes like ZZ Rd and X Rd, provides access to the agricultural uplands surrounding these small prairie communities. To the northeast, Hillside Cem overlooks the junction of E Buckeye Cr and smaller tributaries. The map documents a landscape where traditional rail and highway routes parallel the natural watercourses, illustrating the enduring influence of river valley topography on Kansas transportation and settlement patterns.