2018 Map of Horsethief Draw NW

About this map

North Fork Smoky Hill River and Sappa Creek carve through the High Plains landscape of Western Kansas, defining a terrain shaped by seasonal drainage and agricultural layout. This region along the Sherman and Wallace County line reflects a deeply structured rural environment, where section lines are strictly followed by a grid of local roads like County Road 57 and County Road 51. The presence of the Hall Farms Airport in the northwest corner highlights the importance of private aviation for large-scale ranching and farming operations in this remote area. Intermittent waterways such as Sandy Creek and Turtle Creek cross the townships of Township 10 South, Range 41 West and Range 42 West, tracing the natural hydrology that governs land use in this part of the state.