2022 Map of Achilles SE

About this map

S Fork Sappa Cr and N Fork Prairie Dog Cr carve distinct drainage patterns across this high plains landscape on the border of Rawlins Co and Thomas Co. This 2022 survey captures a strictly rural environment dominated by a meticulous grid of section lines and county roads, such as Co Rd EE and Co Rd AA. The map illustrates the headwaters of these creek systems as they cut through the plateau, creating a topography of draws and ridges that define the geography of Northwest Kansas. The absence of traditional townsites highlights the region's agricultural focus, where the primary infrastructure consists of a robust network of maintained thoroughfares including Rd D.5 and Co Rd 364, facilitating movement between isolated farmsteads and larger regional centers.