1976 Map of Heinzelman Canyon

About this map

The South Fork Republican River winds through the northwest corner of Kansas, creating a distinct riparian corridor amidst a landscape deeply etched by drainage canyons. This mid-1970s survey captures the rural character of Cheyenne County, where small agricultural settlements like Kettler and Douthit are situated among the high plains. The terrain is defined by numerous named draws including Heinzelman Canyon, Smutz Canyon, and the strikingly named Hells Canyon, many of which feed into the primary river valley or smaller tributaries like Hackberry Creek.