2015 Map of Haviland

About this map

Haviland serves as a primary hub for this portion of Kiowa County, where the grid of the High Plains is interrupted by the winding courses of Spring Cr and Soldier Cr. The town is characterized by its organized residential layout and its role as an educational center, anchored by Barclay Coll. A few miles to the east, Wellsford sits along the rail corridor, while the wider agricultural landscape is marked by isolated landmarks like the Gail Ballard Airport and Boles Cem. The map reveals the precise intersection of Kiowa and Pratt counties, illustrating how early 20th-century section lines dictated the movement of commerce and people across the prairie. It is a detailed record of small-town life and the enduring structures of Kansas ranching and farming communities.