2022 Map of Harris Draw East

About this map

N Fork Smoky Hill River flows through the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape, a terrain defined by the deep seasonal drainages of Wallace County. Named topographical features like Gardner Draw, Harris Draw, and Depperschmidt Draw cut across the prairie, reflecting the names of the families who settled this corner of Western Kansas. The grid-based section lines are traced by a local road network with evocative names such as Blue Bird Rd and Zigzag Rd. In the south, the winding course of Lake Cr meets Bradshaw Draw and Hudkins Draw, illustrating how the dry creek beds and intermittent water sources dictated the placement of early ranching and agricultural operations. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century.