2009 Map of Haviland NW

About this map

Rattlesnake Creek and its tributary, the East Fork Rattlesnake Creek, define the drainage of this agricultural landscape in Kiowa County. The terrain is organized by a rigid grid of Section Lines and rural corridors like 47 County Rd, reflecting the late-century patterns of the Kansas prairie. These survey lines illustrate how the land was divided for settlement and farming, with small structures scattered across the township, often situated near the meandering path of the creeks. This map, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides a precise look at the hydrology and road networks of the rural Kansas interior during the early 21st century.