2012 Map of Ashland NW

About this map

Big Basin and Little Basin dominate the northwestern corner of this Kansas landscape, marking a distinctive geological depression in the High Plains. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Keiger Cr, Antelope Cr, and Little Sandy Cr, which drain the open ranchland of Clark County. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, Beckys Knob rises as a prominent landmark above the surrounding prairie. This 2012 survey captures the modern road network where U.S. Routes 160 and 283 converge before Route 160 strikes east across the plains. The map reflects the sparse, open character of this cattle-ranching region, emphasizing the drainage patterns and physical topography that have dictated land use in southwest Kansas for generations.