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1976 Map of Lake Scott

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Lake Scott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Scott State Park and the surrounding High Plains terrain dominate this landscape in western Kansas. The area is defined by a series of dramatic canyon systems including Garvin Canyon, Timber Canyon, and Horsehief Canyon which cut through the level tableland. Water is a central feature of this semi-arid region, anchored by the presence of Lake Scott and perennial water sources such as Big Spring and Barrel Spring.

Evidence of historical human occupation is remarkably dense for this region, highlighted by the El Cuartelejo Ruins and the White Womans Grave. The map traces the path of an Old Railroad Grade and identifies several recreational and conservation sites like Camp Lakeside, Camp Christy, and the Scott State Game Management Area. Notable geological markers like the Devils Backbone and Suicide Bluffs provide distinctive landmarks for those studying the physical geography and settlement history of Scott County.