2009 Map of McDonald NW

About this map

Jones Canyon and its drainage through Jones Canyon Creek define the high plains of Rawlins County in this early 21st-century record. The landscape reflects a highly organized rural grid, characterized by long, straight thoroughfares like Co Rd W and County Line Rd that intersect the vast agricultural sections. In an area where traditional towns are absent, the map highlights the importance of private aviation for transport and land management, marked by the presence of Stout Landing Strip and Wilkens Airport. Seasonal watercourses, including the West Fork and East Fork Burntwood Creek, etch a natural drainage pattern across the plateau, while Big Timber Creek touches the western boundary. This survey captures a moment in the modern agricultural era of northwest Kansas, focusing on the infrastructure that sustains local ranching and farming operations.