2012 Map of Mouth of Wild Horse Creek

About this map

The Saline River meanders across the northern portion of this Ellis County landscape, joined by its namesake tributary at the Wild Horse Cr confluence. This region is defined by its sectional grid of rural roads and the drainage patterns of the Tomcat Cr and E Spring Cr basins. The map illustrates a contemporary rural infrastructure where historical property lines are preserved through a network of thoroughfares like Saint John St Andrew Rd and Hixson Rd. The presence of Sleepy Hollow Rd and Homestead Rd suggests the enduring agricultural character of the high plains, while the varied terrain surrounding the river valley highlights the natural erosion patterns typical of the Kansas prairie. This survey offers a precise record of the land use and drainage systems in the early 21st century.