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2012 Map of Lake Scott

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Scott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Scott sits at the heart of this Western Kansas landscape, where the waters of Ladder Cr have carved a series of significant canyons and draws through the High Plains. The area is defined by a dense concentration of historical and recreational sites, most notably the Squaws Den Battleground and the McBride Monument, marking the intersection of local history and the natural terrain. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage features like Horsethief Canyon and Battle Canyon, which break the flat horizon of the surrounding prairie.

Institutional and communal spaces are prominent, including Camp Lakeside, Camp Christy, and various facilities within Scott State Park. The transition from the rugged bluffs of Suicide Bluffs to the open stretches of Sand Draw and Morgan Draw illustrates the geological diversity found near the Devils Backbone. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the park's development and the preservation of historic sites alongside the essential water source of Barrel Springs.