2012 Map of Colby SW

About this map

Prairie Dog Cr and the parallel branches of the Solomon River define the hydrology of this High Plains landscape in Thomas County. The map documents a strictly organized section of the Kansas prairie, where a grid of county roads, including Co Road 9 through Co Road 15, partitions the agricultural land. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern transportation corridor, where Interstate 70 and Old US Hwy 24 cut across the northern section of the quadrangle. A notable modern landmark is the Kansas Department of Transportation Thomas County Rest Area, situated along the highway. The terrain is characterized by the distinct drainages of the N Fork Solomon River and the S Fork Solomon River, which reveal the subtle relief of the plains as they flow eastward.