2012 Map of Gibson Creek

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds across this section of Trego County, defining a landscape of high plains drainage and intermittent watercourses. This area is characterized by several significant tributaries that converge toward the river valley, including Hackberry Cr in the north and the namesake Gibson Cr to the south. The convergence of Wild Horse Cr and Rattlesnake Cr further illustrates the complex hydrological network typical of western Kansas. Settlement and movement in this rural landscape are organized along a grid of section-line roads, notably Banner Rd, Co Rd 523, and Trego 531, which provide the primary access to the agricultural parcels surrounding the river basin. The map illustrates the sparsely populated nature of the region, where topography and water sources dictate the placement of local infrastructure.