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2022 Map of Mouth of Lake Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mouth of Lake Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders across this landscape on the border of Logan and Wallace counties, defining the hydrological character of the high plains. Fed by tributaries like Turkey Cr and Lake Cr, the river valley provides a distinct topographical break from the surrounding level terrain. The naming conventions for the surrounding land—including Rawhide, Quail, and Osage—suggest a legacy of ranching or specific land division markers common in Western Kansas.

Local transport is dominated by a grid of county routes such as Co RD 140 and Co RD 120, while smaller paths like Pebble Rd and Outpost Rd navigate the more complex drainage areas. The presence of Depperschmidt Draw highlights a family-named landmark, likely tied to early settlers in the Plains region. This map serves as a clear record of modern rural land use and the persistent importance of the river drainage network.