2009 Map of Jetmore NW

About this map

The Pawnee River meanders across the northwestern corner of this Kansas landscape, defining a rural Hodgeman County corridor dedicated to agriculture and resource extraction. Significant hydrological features including Cottonwood Creek and Dry Creek drain the surrounding plains, illustrating the water-dependent nature of life in the High Plains. Industrial development is focused at the Goebel East Oil Field, where the energy economy overlaps with traditional ranching and farming practices. This 2009 survey reflects the sparse, grid-patterned road network characteristic of Western Kansas, where long-established watercourses remain the most prominent natural landmarks among the expansive section lines.