2018 Map of Johnson NE

About this map

The High Plains borderland of the Kansas shortgrass prairie is documented here as it appeared in 2018, defined by the sharp jurisdictional line between Hamilton Co and Stanton Co. This area is characterized by the expansive Public Land Survey System grid, which dictates the placement of a rhythmic network of rural arteries like Rd 37 and Road N. The landscape is bisected by the subtle drainages of Little Bear Cr, which winds across the northeastern corners of the townships. Unlike many more densely populated regions, this map shows a landscape dominated by large-scale agricultural divisions and section lines. The meticulous placement of roads such as W Rd 2 and E Rd 6 illustrates the systematic settlement patterns that continue to shape Western Kansas. For the researcher, this sheet offers a precise look at modern land use and drainage patterns in a quiet corner of the state.