2018 Map of Upland

About this map

Chapman Cr meanders through the heart of this agricultural landscape in Dickinson County, creating a corridor of wetlands and natural terrain that contrasts with the surrounding township-and-range grid. This part of Kansas remains anchored by small rural centers and crossroads, such as the northern settlement of Upland and the southern hamlet of Moonlight. The persistence of local heritage is visible in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Liberty Cem, Jones Cem, and Bethel Cem. The map illustrates a meticulously organized road network of avenues and roads, such as 3200 Ave and Nail Rd, which delineate the farm plots and connect isolated outposts like Sutphen. This geography reflects a modern continuation of the region's homesteading roots, where land use is dictated by the drainage of Curtis Cr and the fertile plains between the creek bends.