2020 Map of Hays SE

About this map

McChesney Reservoir and Pearl Reservoir anchor the southern reaches of this arid Phillips County landscape, where water management is central to the local geography. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages and seasonal watercourses, including Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Warm Springs Creek, which carve through the high plains. A curious landmark known as The Plunge sits near the head of Chimney Gulch, suggesting a sharp break in the elevation or a specific hydraulic feature in the drainage system.