2009 Map of Breton

About this map

Breton stands as the primary focal point of this Thomas County landscape, situated within a vast agricultural grid defined by a network of county roads. The terrain is shaped by two significant drainage systems that carve through the High Plains: Prairie Dog Creek traverses the northern section of the quadrangle, while the North Fork Solomon River meanders across the southern portion. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of traditional section-line routes, such as Co Rd Z and Co Rd 34, with modern transportation corridors that cut diagonally across the survey lines. The placement of the settlement at Breton reflects the regional reliance on these vital water sources and the methodical organization of the Kansas prairie for large-scale ranching and farming operations.