2016 Map of Iron Mountain

About this map

Iron Mountain rises above the drainage network of south-central Kansas, serving as a prominent landmark in this rural landscape. The topography is defined by the convergence of several waterways, most notably where the S Br Medicine Lodge River and N Br Medicine Lodge River unite to form the main stem of the Medicine Lodge River. Smaller tributaries such as Thompson Cr, Otter Cr, and Spring Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic patterns of the High Plains. The map details the transition between Kiowa and Comanche counties, marked by a systematic grid of section lines and rural roads including CM Ave A and KC 39 Ave. This 2016 survey documents the enduring agricultural and ranching layout of the region, where the land is strictly partitioned by the Public Land Survey System while the rivers follow the natural contours of the basin.