2015 Map of Lakin NW

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, its wide floodplain set against the higher, dry plains of western Kansas. Near the river, the small settlement of Sutton sits along a primary rail and transport corridor, representing the agricultural and transport-dependent nature of Kearny County. To the north, the terrain is defined by the intermittent drainage of Sand Cr, which cuts through the high plains. The landscape is heavily structured by the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t24s r38w and t25s r37w creating a rigid grid of section roads, including Co RD D and Co RD 180. This intersection of natural watercourses and artificial boundaries illustrates the methodical development of the region's ranching and farming infrastructure.