Big Spring and the intricate drainage systems of western Kansas define this landscape in the early 21st century. The terrain is deeply incised by family-named topographic features such as Armstrong Draw, Harris Draw, and Ruggles Draw, which channel seasonal water toward the larger forks of the creek system. This 2012 survey documents the hydrological network where the N Fork Lake Cr and S Fork Lake Cr converge into Lake Cr. Several distinct canyons, including Blindman Canyon, Kolacny Canyon, and Wildcat Canyon, break the high plains profile. The infrastructure is characterized by a precise grid of rural routes, including Road WA-EZ and Road WA-W-BB, reflecting the systematic agricultural partitioning of the region.
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1954 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Weskan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Wallace
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Harris Draw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Horsethief Draw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1979 · Wallace
USGS Topo · 1:24,000