2015 Map of Pence SE

About this map

Deep ravines and dramatic bluffs cut through the High Plains landscape of Scott County in this 2015 survey. The terrain is defined by a significant east-west escarpment that creates a sharp contrast between the flat upland agricultural sections and the broken topography of the center. A rigid grid of section-line roads, including N Apache Rd and N Cherokee Rd, organizes the ranching and farming land, while newer paths like N Dakota Rd navigate the more complex elevation changes near the center of the quadrangle. The map captures the intersection of several townships, notably t17s r34w and t17s r33w, illustrating the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System in western Kansas. This specific area highlights the natural drainage patterns where water has carved through the limestone and shale, creating a distinct break in the otherwise uniform prairie.