2009 Map of Mount Jesus NW

About this map

Mt Jesus Rd cuts through the rural landscape of Ford County, defining a territory where the High Plains transition into a network of intermittent drainage systems. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by agricultural section lines and seasonal waterways. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing the northern reaches of Fish Creek and Cat Creek as they meander through the southern half of the quadrangle, while Rattlesnake Creek and West Kiowa Creek drain the northern and eastern reaches. The rectilinear road grid, including alphanumeric designations like X Rd and Yucca Rd, reflects the systematic land division typical of western Kansas. The lack of concentrated townsites emphasizes the area's open ranching and farming character at the turn of the 21st century.