2016 Map of Plains SW

About this map

High plains agriculture and the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System define this portion of Southwest Kansas. Located along the Seward Co Meade Co line, the landscape is organized by a precise grid of rural routes, including Rosson Rd, Road S, and Burr Rd. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern layout of the shortgrass prairie, where section lines dictate the placement of farmsteads and transport corridors. The primary east-west artery is Highway 160, which bisects the southern half of the quadrangle. Intermittent wetlands and depressions appear across the terrain, interrupting the regularity of the townships and ranges. Local connectivity is maintained through an extensive network of county roads such as Co Rd 16, Co Rd 18, and Co Rd T, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure supporting the region's ranching and farming operations.