2018 Map of Castle Rock

About this map

Castle Rock dominates the northern high plains of Gove County, marking a stark geological landmark in a region defined by its drainage basins and section-line roads. The landscape is carved by the Smoky Hill River, which flows through the southern half of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries including Sand Cr and Big Windy Cr. These watercourses create a dissected topography that contrasts with the geometric precision of the rural road network, such as Gove K and Castle Rock Rd. To the northeast, Hackberry Cr touches the corner of the map near the Gove Co and Trego Co boundary. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of western Kansas, where land use is partitioned by township and range lines like t14s r26w, largely undisturbed by dense settlement.