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2012 Map of Gage

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Gage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Gage stands as the primary hub of this High Plains landscape, situated at the confluence of transport and hydrology in Ellis County. The town grid is defined by streets like Santa Fe St and W Cedar, reflecting its orientation toward the railroad corridor that cuts diagonally through the territory. To the southwest of the main settlement, the Gage Cem and the sprawling Gage Airport mark the transition from town life to the expansive rangeland.

The hydrology of the region is dominated by several drainage systems, most notably Wolf Cr, which meanders across the central portion of the map. Smaller tributaries such as Willow Cr and Twentyfive Mile Cr carve subtle impressions into the terrain, illustrating the natural watercourses that dictated early ranching patterns and settlement placement. The grid-based road system, including routes like E0510 Rd and N1810 Rd, provides a stark geometric contrast to these winding creeks.