2015 Map of Woodston NW

About this map

The S Fork Solomon River defines the central topography of this Rooks County landscape, cutting a wide valley through the high plains of north-central Kansas. Near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, the Woodston Cem stands on higher ground overlooking the river valley, providing a significant point of reference for genealogists and local historians. The surrounding terrain is dissected by numerous drainage systems, including Medicine Cr to the southeast and a network of northern tributaries such as Douglas Cr and Jim Cr. A grid of section roads and terraces, including I Ter and J Ter, reveals the organized agricultural character of the region. This 2015 survey illustrates how the watercourses, particularly the Elm Cr and Buros Cr, continue to dictate the placement of rural infrastructure and land use across the townships of t7s r17w and t7s r16w.