2015 Map of Orion SW

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds across the southern reaches of this Gove County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns and topography in an area characterized by broad high plains. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation highlights a system of local connectors and rural routes, such as Co Rd 22 and several designated county roads including Gove M, Gove L, and Gove I. These roads follow the section lines typical of the Public Land Survey System, which is clearly marked by township and range boundaries like t14s r31w. Tributaries such as Plum Cr and Hell Cr cut through the terrain, illustrating the gradual erosion and water-carved valleys that feed into the larger river basin. The map serves as a detailed record of modern land divisions and the sparse but organized network of transportation that supports the agricultural life of western Kansas.