2009 Map of Healy NW

About this map

The Smoky Hill River cuts through the northeast corner of this western Kansas landscape, providing a primary drainage point for the surrounding prairie. This area is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses, including the descriptive Hell Creek and the bifurcated drainage of West Salt Creek and East Salt Creek. The map documents a sparse, rural infrastructure defined by a grid of local roads such as N Willow Rd and Co Rd 250, which reflect the section-line organization typical of the Great Plains. Named trackways like Bison Rd and Bison I suggest local landmarks or ranching routes that navigate the subtle topographical shifts of the High Plains. Along the northern boundary, the Gove A line marks the transition into the adjacent county, illustrating the administrative divisions that shaped the settlement of this region.