2018 Map of Waldeck

About this map

Lehigh and the nearby settlement of Waldeck anchor this western Marion County landscape, situated where the central Kansas plains are etched by the upper reaches of the Cottonwood River system. The map documents a significant intersection of cultural and natural history, specifically noting the Lehigh Mennonite Cem and a second Mennonite Cem, reflecting the area's deep roots in Anabaptist settlement. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the North Cottonwood River and South Cottonwood River, alongside several smaller tributaries including French Cr, Silver Cr, and Perry Cr. Of particular interest to historical researchers is the alignment of North Chisholm Trail, a corridor that follows the section lines between Diamond Rd and Bison Rd, tracing a modern echo of the vital nineteenth-century cattle route through the heart of the Great Plains.