2009 Map of Hackberry Creek

About this map

Eldred sits as the primary point of settlement in this part of Barber County, where the plains are defined by an intricate network of drainage ways feeding the south-flowing Salt Fork Arkansas River. The landscape is a study in Kansas prairie hydrology, with Big Sandy Creek and Hackberry Creek carving winding paths through the terrain. These watercourses are vital landmarks in a region dominated by large-scale agricultural partitions, where transit is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including Sandy Creek Rd and Lasswell Rd. To the northeast, the headwaters of Driftwood Creek emerge, while Shortline Rd and Prairie Dog Rd provide access to the more isolated stretches of the river valley. The map documents a quiet, rural interior before modern development, focused on the intersection of natural creek beds and the straight lines of section-road infrastructure.