2009 Map of Shady Bend

About this map

The meandering course of the Saline River dominates the southern landscape of this Lincoln County region, where the small community of Shady Bend sits at the intersection of rural roads and waterways. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries, including Twelvemile Creek, Beaver Creek, and Brush Creek, which carve through the agricultural landscape. The township structure is clearly visible through a grid of numbered roads like 200th Rd and 270th Rd, punctuated by family and local descriptors such as Quartz Dr and Mink Ln. In the north, Sunnyside Cemetery serves as a significant genealogical marker for the area. The presence of Quartzite along the river suggests the geological character that influenced early settlement and industry in this portion of Kansas.