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2022 Map of Dorrance NE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dorrance NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wilson Lake dominates this central Kansas landscape, its deeply indented shoreline creating a complex network of inlets and peninsulas within the Saline River valley. The surrounding terrain is defined by the section-line road grid typical of Russell County, with long corridors like Dorrance Lucas RD and Decker Rd providing access to the upland plains. The southern reaches of the lake are accessed via Resevoir Rd and W Shoreline Rd, which trace the irregular topography of the shoreline.

Transportation patterns here reflect the transition from agricultural land use to recreational development. While roads like Balta Rd maintain the traditional township grid, the area around Wilson State Park Rd shows a more specialized layout focused on lake access. This 2022 survey captures the modern road network, including local connectors like Dam Rd and Land Ln, essential for navigating the varied elevations of the Wilson Lake basin.