2012 Map of Midway Draw West

About this map

The Saline River cuts an intricate, meandering path through this portion of Gove County, defining the drainage patterns of the high plains landscape. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where the environment is largely shaped by intermittent watercourses like Spring Brook Cr. The human footprint here is primarily characterized by a rigid grid of county thoroughfares, including Gove 46, Gove Ee, and Gove 50, which facilitate movement across the wide agricultural and ranching expanses of western Kansas. The map captures the quiet character of the area at the beginning of the decade, showing how modern section-line roads have adapted to the ancient, winding geography of the river valley.