2012 Map of Turkville

About this map

The Saline River winds across this north-central Kansas landscape, defining a terrain shaped by agriculture and energy extraction. Near the river's path lies Turkville, a small community situated at the intersection of Toulon Ave and Saline River Rd. The region’s economic history is tied to the earth, notably evidenced by the Bemis-Shutts Oil Field which occupies the western portion of the map. Local history is preserved at the Norman Cem, located on a rise north of the river. The grid of section roads, including St John-St Andrew Rd and Severin Rd, provides access to the drainages of Sweetwater Cr and the various numbered avenues that cross the prairie. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of Ellis County during the early 21st century, showing the persistence of traditional family-named roads alongside industrial resource development.