2009 Map of Harris Draw West

About this map

North Fork Lake Creek and South Fork Lake Creek converge in this section of Wallace County, defining a landscape of high plains drainage systems in the first decade of the 21st century. The map provides a clear look at the intricate network of canyons and draws that feed into these larger waterways, reflecting the specific topography of the western Kansas prairie. Named features like Kolacny Canyon, Blindman Canyon, and Wildcat Canyon suggest a history of local land naming based on either notable inhabitants or the character of the terrain itself. These erosional features, alongside various draws such as Ruggles Draw and Barrel Spring Draw, demonstrate how water has shaped the regional geography over time. The presence of rural routes like RD Wa Ez and RD Wa E DD shows the grid-based infrastructure typical of the area, providing access across the open stretches between Lake Creek and Pond Creek.