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2015 Map of Horse Thief Canyon NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Horse Thief Canyon NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Pawnee River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape where the borders of Finney Co and Hodgeman Co meet. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by subtle drainage networks, including the seasonal courses of Cottonwood Cr, Sand Cr, and Hackberry Cr. The primary human footprint is found in the rigid township and range road system, with routes such as Hodgeman Co Line Rd and R Rd providing access to the vast agricultural sections.

A notable historical landmark is the Kitterville Cem, located in the eastern half of the map near T Rd. This small burial ground serves as a physical record of the early settlers who established themselves in these High Plains townships. The map provides an essential reference for understanding the rural development of western Kansas, showing how modern transportation like 200 Rd and 202 Rd continues to follow the section lines laid out by 19th-century surveyors.