
Smoky Hill River winds through the high plains of Western Kansas, marking a landscape where water and geology define the human geography. Near the confluence of the river and Ladder Creek, the small settlement of Elkader sits as a lonely outpost amidst the expansive terrain. This 1970s survey highlights the striking geological features of the region, specifically the Chalk Pyramids and the Monument Rocks Natural Landmark, which rise abruptly from the surrounding plains.
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2 editions found
1939 · Lake Mc Bride
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Sandon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Sandon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Lake Mc Bride
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1955 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Elkader NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Orion
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Elkader NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Healy NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000