2009 Map of Orion SW

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders across the southern portion of this Gove County landscape, defining the local drainage and topographical character of the High Plains. Northward, the waters of Plum Creek thread through the terrain, illustrating the sparse but vital riparian network of western Kansas. This survey reveals a highly structured environment organized by township and section lines, including designated areas like Gove M, Gove L, and Gove I. The map primarily documents the rural infrastructure of the early twenty-first century, showing the network of local roads and sections that support the region's agricultural life. The proximity of the river and creek systems against the rigid grid of the land survey provides a clear view of how water resources dictate the movement and settlement patterns in this part of the state.