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2009 Map of Susank

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Susank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The grid-iron layout of Barton County roads defines this agricultural landscape, where small rural settlements like Susank and Stickney anchor a network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries. The terrain is drained by several meandering waterways, including Sellens Creek, Deception Creek, and Goose Creek, which cut through the level plains. A significant industrial footprint is visible at the Templing Oil Field in the southwestern quadrant, illustrating the area's dual reliance on ranching and natural resource extraction.

For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly valuable for its preservation of several distinct burial sites. These include Michaelis Cemetery, Cross Plains Cemetery, Schneider Cemetery, and Concordia Cemetery, each serving as a marker for the heritage of the early families who settled this portion of the Kansas prairie. The presence of these named sites alongside the extensive township road system, such as Stickney Rd and Winterset Rd, allows for precise location of historical homesteads.