2009 Map of Big Salt Marsh

About this map

Hydrological management and agricultural grid patterns define this portion of Stafford County. Water features like Salt Creek and the man-made Rattlesnake Canal represent the vital intersection of natural drainages and irrigation engineering in the Kansas plains. The landscape is structured by a rigorous network of section-line roads, including NE 140th St and NE 100th Ave, which facilitate the regional transport and farming economy. In the eastern reaches, the West Canal further illustrates the scale of water diversion necessary for large-scale cultivation. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and water systems that sustain the local community.