2009 Map of Bucklin NE

About this map

The Arkansas River winds through this section of Kiowa County, carving a path through the prairie landscape of western Kansas. This 2009 survey highlights the intersection of industrial activity and the rigid section-line grid typical of the Great Plains. The Fralick West Oil Field stands as a primary feature of local industry, reflecting the region's reliance on energy extraction. Local transit is defined by a network of rural routes including Lariat Rd, Marshall Rd, Nickel Rd, and 134 Rd, which facilitate movement between agricultural plots and mineral interests. The map illustrates a spare, functional geography where the natural curves of the river contrast with the straight lines of human engineering and resource management.