2022 Map of Lake Scott

About this map

Suicide Bluffs and the surrounding canyon systems define this high plains landscape at the transition between Logan and Scott counties. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage features, including the prominent Horsethief Canyon and Garvin Canyon which feed into the central basin. Local history and legend are physically marked on the landscape through distinctively named landmarks such as the White Woman's Grave and the geological formation known as Devils Backbone. These features, along with Barrel Springs, suggest a history of early travel and settlement patterns centered on reliable water sources and defensive high ground. The map also records significant sites like Battle Canyon and Epler Canyon, providing a detailed look at the geographic character of this western Kansas region.