2018 Map of Modoc SW

About this map

Lydia Methodist Cem sits along the southern border of Wichita County, marking a spiritual and genealogical touchstone in this High Plains agricultural landscape. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage patterns of White-Woman Cr and Sand Cr, which cut shallow paths across the township. These seasonal waterways, along with Crozier Draw in the southeast, dictate the subtle relief of the land. A rigid section-line road network, including north-south corridors like Marienthal Rd and Co RD 22, facilitates the movement of grain and machinery between scattered farmsteads. The eastern boundary is delineated by the Wichita-Scott Co Rd, while the southern edge meets the Kearney County line, illustrating the methodical township and range surveying system that shaped western Kansas.