2012 Map of Saint Francis SW

About this map

Salem Lutheran Cem and Salem Evangelical Cem serve as enduring markers of the early community and genealogical history of this portion of Cheyenne County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral path of Cherry Creek, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, carving subtle drainage patterns across the High Plains. This 2012 survey illustrates a highly organized grid of rural section roads, including Road V and Road O, that facilitate the agricultural operations of northwestern Kansas. The regularity of these surveyed boundaries, from Road 4 to Road 10, highlights the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern prairie landscape. While few structures are named, the presence of these distinct cemeteries alongside Co Hwy S provides a specific point of reference for researchers tracing family ties to this sparsely populated agricultural region.