1979 Map of Harris Draw NE

About this map

The North Fork Smoky Hill River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, marking a distinct geographical transition as it crosses the border between Sherman and Wallace counties. This late-1970s survey captures the agricultural and topographical character of the High Plains, where the terrain is defined by the Smoky region's drainage patterns. Evidence of local settlement and community life is anchored by the Mennonite Cem in the northwestern sector, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and several mapped wells indicates the rural industry and water management necessary for life in this arid Kansas environment. Drainage features like Sand Creek carve through the sections, illustrating the natural watershed that feeds into the larger river system to the south.