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2022 Map of Kaw City NW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Kaw City NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders southward through this landscape, carving a wide valley along the Kansas and Oklahoma border. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of Kay County, where local travel is defined by a rigid grid of section roads like E Bender Rd and N Enterprize Rd. In the northern reaches, the Chilocco Creek and Dry Creek feed into the river system, while the terrain to the east is defined by the drainage of Osage Creek and several numbered reservoirs including 071033 Reservoir.

Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, notably Cooper Cem situated near the river bluffs. The presence of Newkirk Lake and the convergence of Sandy Creek and Wolf Creek in the south reveal a landscape managed for water resources. The map also traces the winding course of the Little Osage Creek as it crosses the state line, providing a detailed look at the hydrology that has shaped the borderlands between Arkansas City and Newkirk.