2012 Map of Leoti SW

About this map

The ephemeral course of Sand Cr carves a winding path across the arid High Plains landscape of Wichita County. This 2012 survey reveals the rigid precision of the Public Land Survey System, where a network of section-line roads like Co Road E and Co Road DD define the modern agricultural geography. The map illustrates how human infrastructure adapts to the subtle drainages of the prairie, with corridors such as Co Rd-1 and Co Rd-9 providing the primary framework for local travel between vast agricultural plots. For those studying the evolution of western Kansas land use, the placement of these county routes against the natural flow of the creek provides a clear picture of the rural transportation network in the early 21st century.