2009 Map of Harris Draw East

About this map

The North Fork Smoky Hill River flows through this corner of Wallace County, shaping a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage channels. These features, locally identified as draws, serve as the primary topographic landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by its agricultural grid. Gardner Draw and Harris Draw cut through the western reaches, while the southeastern corner is marked by Depperschmidt Draw. The prevalence of named draws like Bradshaw Draw and Hudkins Draw reflects the critical importance of water management and ephemeral watercourses in this High Plains environment. While human settlement is sparse, the map documents a precise network of rural routes, including Rd WA-N28 and Wa E BB, which provide access to the vast ranching and farming tracts that define the region's 21st-century economy. Intermittent water bodies like Lake Creek further emphasize the hydrological character of the Kansas prairie.