2018 Map of Horsethief Draw NE

About this map

North Fork Smoky Hill River and its tributaries carve a distinct path through the High Plains along the border of Sherman and Wallace counties. This landscape, dominated by wide drainage patterns and intermittent watercourses like Sandy Creek and North Fork Lake Creek, reflects the hydraulic character of the region. The map shows a transition from the rolling northern topography down toward the southern boundary at Fairview Cemetery. A notable concentration of water resources is found at Sherman County State Lake, which sits as a vital oasis in this semi-arid environment. The geometric grid of county roads, including County Road 57 and County Road 12, marks the systematic division of agricultural land that defines the western Kansas prairie during this era of modern land management.