2009 Map of Pawnee Mound

About this map

Pawnee Mound rises as a subtle elevation in this portion of Finney County, overlooking a landscape defined by an organized grid of section lines and gravel roads. The terrain is characterized by its agricultural geometry, where routes like S Navaho Rd and S Quivira Rd facilitate movement across the plains. In the eastern reaches, the elongated basin of Dry Lake provides a natural break in the rectilinear pattern, reflecting the intermittent water cycles of western Kansas. This survey, compiled from imagery and elevation datasets, documents the infrastructure of the early 21st century, including the alignment of E Finney Scott Rd and various local thoroughfares such as Osage Rd and S Taos Rd. The scarcity of named structures emphasizes the open, rural nature of the region during this era.