Whether following the Monarch Butterfly Highway or selecting a unique route to travel, grab a new 2023-2024 Kansas Official State Transportation Map and get ready to explore all sorts of places and attractions across the state.

The map, published by the Kansas Department of Transportation, highlights numerous tourist and scenic locations, including state parks and lakes, as well as recreation areas, museums and historic sites.

City/county indexes and a distance map allow motorists to pick the best route to their destination. Visitor resources, helpful phone numbers/websites and locations of airports and hospitals are also provided.

On the back of the map are inset maps of Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and 13 other cities. There is also road condition information and details on how to get roadside assistance.

The maps are free to the public and will be available within the next few weeks at travel information centers, attractions, businesses and other locations across the state. They can also be requested on the KDOT website at KDOT: Kansas Official State Maps (ksdot.gov).