2009 Map of Swede Creek

About this map

Ashland and its surrounding prairie landscape are defined by an intricate network of waterways draining toward the larger river systems of Riley County. This 2009 survey highlights the geographic transition from the headwaters of North Branch Kings Creek and South Branch Kings Creek to the broader valleys of McDowell Creek and Swede Creek. Genealogical interest centers on the Ashland Cemetery and Briggs Cemetery, providing key reference points for local history. Modern transportation corridors like Old Hwy 18 and Konza Prairie Ln overlay the older patterns of ranching and rural settlement, while numerous smaller tributaries such as Briggs Branch and Poole Branch trace the undulating drainage basins of the Kansas flint hills region.