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2022 Map of Pierceville SW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pierceville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Arkansas River flows through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a distinct corridor through the agricultural sections of southwest Kansas. This 2022 survey captures a strictly organized grid of rural infrastructure, where long-distance thoroughfares like Annie Sheer Rd and E Parallel Rd serve as the primary conduits for movement between the fields. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and depressions typical of the High Plains, mapped with precision to show the relationship between the drainage of the river basin and the surrounding uplands.

Industrial and agricultural logistics are reflected in the naming of local routes such as S Beefland Rd and E Plymell Rd. The map also delineates the boundary between Finney Co and Gray Co, providing a clear record of administrative divisions at the time of the survey. For researchers, the placement of roads like S Pierceville Rd and S Hutton Rd illustrates the enduring layout of section lines that have governed this region for over a century.