2015 Map of Nickel Mine Spring

About this map

Nickel Mine Spring marks a rare water source in this high plains landscape of western Kansas, where the terrain is defined by a systematic grid of section lines and rural thoroughfares. The local transportation network relies on a series of named and numbered routes, including Co Rd 160, Co Rd 190, and Co Rd 220, which facilitate movement across the agricultural townships. Named roads like Lariat, Jayhawk, and Kiowa suggest a landscape deeply rooted in the ranching and local heritage of Logan County. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation details the modern boundaries of several townships, including t14s r36w and t15s r36w, illustrating how the Public Land Survey System continues to organize the geography of the Great Plains into the 21st century.