2022 Map of Sparks

About this map

The Wolf River meanders across this northeast Kansas landscape, carving a valley between the settlements of Sparks and Severance. This area is defined by its deep agricultural roots and a dense network of sectional roads, such as Elgin Rd and Eminence Rd, which connect small communities like Fanning and Moray. The distribution of burial grounds across the township—including Iola Cem, Fanning Cem, Burrell Cem, and Wolf River Cem—provides a significant geographic record for genealogists researching the families of Doniphan County. Distinctive terrain features like Half Mound rise above the surrounding creek systems, which include Mission Cr, Kenney Cr, and Pennell Cr. The map captures the enduring rural character of the region, where the grid of county roads remains largely intact around established farmsteads and the historic bypass of Kennekuk Rd.