2022 Map of Orion SW

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders through the southern sections of this Gove County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns alongside tributaries like Hell Cr. In the northern reaches, Plum Cr cuts through the high plains, illustrating the water-driven erosion that has shaped this part of western Kansas. The map is primarily organized by a grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 22 and several designated local roads such as Gove I and Gove 24. This layout reflects the systematic land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, specifically within Townships 13S through 15S. The absence of concentrated town centers highlights the open, agricultural character of the region, where the terrain is marked by subtle elevation changes and seasonal creek beds that feed into the larger river systems.