2018 Map of Vilas

About this map

The community of Vilas sits at the intersection of several county boundaries, where Wilson, Woodson, Allen, and Neosho counties meet in southeastern Kansas. This landscape is defined by the headwaters of Village Cr, which winds through the agricultural sections alongside Woodruff Br and Elder Br. The area's cultural history is strongly represented by its scattered rural burial grounds, including the Vilas Bethel Cem and the Swede Center Cem, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the region. The grid-based road network, with names like Alabama Rd and Wichita Rd, segments the prairie into precise townships and ranges. Further south, the terrain transitions toward Big Cedar Cr, maintaining the steady agricultural character that has defined this rural corridor for generations.