2015 Map of Strong City

About this map

The Cottonwood River valley anchors this detailed 2015 study, illustrating the convergence of human settlement and native prairie conservation in Chase County. The communities of Strong City and Cottonwood Falls sit at the southern edge of the survey, where the river's winding course is met by several tributaries including Fox Cr and Prather Cr. North of the river, the landscape is defined by the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a protected area that preserves the characteristic topography of the region. Local history is documented through small rural landmarks such as Neva and several burial grounds, including Saint Anthony Cem and Simmons Cem. The map provides a clear record of the area's grid-based road system, featuring local identifiers like Old Hwy 50 and Country Rd, alongside the township and range boundaries that have organized this Kansas landscape for generations.