2024 Map of Hays SE

About this map

High plains drainage patterns and hydraulic management define this part of Phillips County, where the terrain is marked by a series of significant water impoundments and spring-fed features. The landscape is dominated by the seasonal flows of Warm Springs Creek and Rock Creek, which cut through the northern and western sections of the quadrangle. A notable localized water feature known as The Plunge suggests the area's unique hydrology, while the distribution of Pearl Reservoir, McChesney Reservoir, and Waydown Reservoir reflects the critical importance of water storage in this ranching environment. To the east, the Sand Hills and Kieth Coulee provide topographic relief against the surrounding gulches and creek beds. The road network remains sparse, centered on routes like 7 Mile Rd and Kelsey Rd, which provide access to the remote township boundaries of T24N R25E and its neighbors.