2009 Map of Nescatunga Creek South

About this map

The Salt Fork Arkansas River flows across this southern portion of Comanche County, defining a landscape of riparian drainage and prairie breaks. This 2009 survey highlights the convergence of several major tributaries, including Nescatunga Creek and Mustang Creek, which carve distinct paths through the local topography. The presence of Cristy Canyon in the eastern section of the map indicates the more dramatic relief where upland terrain meets the river valley. Sparse road networks and the sprawling reaches of Cottonwood Creek characterize this region, illustrating the rural character of the Kansas borderlands. For those studying the hydrology and land divisions of the High Plains, this map captures the complex system of creeks that feed into the larger Arkansas River drainage system.