1978 Map of Long Draw North

About this map

North Fork Sappa Creek and Middle Fork Sappa Creek carve distinct paths through this northwestern Kansas landscape, defining the rural character of Rawlins County in the late 1970s. The map illustrates a highly organized township system, including portions of Atwood, Union, Arbor, Clinton, Achilles, and Jefferson. This period shows the continued agrarian and industrial utility of the land, marked by several Well and Oil Well locations, particularly in the western sections. The terrain is dominated by the namesake Long Draw, which feeds into the larger creek systems. Cultural details are sparse but significant for local history, including a lone Cem situated in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The intricate network of section lines and unimproved roads reveals a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System.