2022 Map of Traer

About this map

Traer serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in northwest Kansas, situated where the high plains are deeply dissected by the winding course of Beaver Cr. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between the upland plateaus and the creek valley, punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Elephant Rock. For those researching local roots, the map precisely locates the Saint Johns Cem on the western boundary and the Traer Cem just east of the primary settlement. The road network, including Co RD 314 and Co RD 465, follows both the section lines of the Public Land Survey System and the natural contours of the valley, illustrating how transport and settlement patterns have been dictated by the area's geology and the flow of its primary waterway.