2015 Map of Mouth of Lake Creek

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds through this High Plains landscape, a region defined by its critical transit corridors and water-carved topography. The historic Butterfield Overland Trl cuts across the eastern sections, marking the path of 19th-century mail and passenger transport before the modern road network took hold. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the western Kansas terrain, where Lake Cr and Turkey Cr meet the river valley. The presence of named features like Depperschmidt Draw suggests the localized family histories that shaped the ranching and agricultural development of the region. Distinct geographic zones including Rawhide, Quail, Plains, and Osage help define the livestock and land-use divisions of Wallace and Logan counties during this mid-2010s survey.