2018 Map of Harris Draw NE

About this map

The N Fork Smoky Hill River flows through the southern reaches of this High Plains landscape, marking the transition between Sherman and Wallace counties. This 2018 survey reveals a sparse, high-elevation prairie environment defined more by its drainage patterns and section lines than by dense settlement. The most significant historical marker is the Hartzler Cem, located north of Sand Cr and accessed via Co RD 55. This site provides a focal point for genealogical research in an otherwise open range. The map illustrates a strictly grid-based transportation network, with arterial routes like Co Rd 25 and Co Rd 57 providing access across the township lines of T9S through T11S. The rugged drainage of the river valley contrasts sharply with the flat upland plateaus, showing how local topography influenced the placement of rural roads and homestead boundaries.