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2015 Map of Lake Scott

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lake Scott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Scott County State Lake serves as the central focal point of this Western Kansas landscape, situated along the border of Logan and Scott Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and draws that cut through the High Plains, including Horsethief Canyon, Timber Canyon, and Battle Canyon. These geological features provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding plateau, creating a localized environment where water sources like Barrel Springs and the Barrel Springs Trout Pond are found.

Local history and landmarks are well-represented by the McBride Monument and the uniquely named White Womans Grave located near Sand Draw. The map details a transition from the elevated Suicide Bluffs down into the canyon floors, where several named features such as Devils Backbone and Epler Canyon highlight the complex erosion patterns of the region. This 2015 survey reflects a landscape largely preserved for recreation and historical memory within the state park system.