2022 Map of Orion NE

About this map

The High Plains of western Kansas are defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Hackberry Cr watershed, as seen in this 2022 survey. This specific quadrant in Gove County captures the headwaters where the N Br Hackberry Cr, Middle Br Hackberry Cr, and S Br Hackberry Cr carve through the landscape. The topographic data reveals a high-plateau environment where the terrain drops sharply into narrow creek beds, such as Indian Cr and W Spring Cr, providing a clear look at the erosional patterns of the region. The map is overlaid with a network of rural section lines, including Gove W and Gove U, which maintain the classic grid of the American West. This detailed look at the land's contours serves as a precise modern baseline for understanding the hydrology and land division in this section of the state.