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2016 Map of Pump Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pump Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pump Creek and its many tributaries carve through this section of Barber County, defining a landscape of drainage networks and rural transit. The map illustrates a complex hydrographic system where Bitter Cr and Little Bear Cr feed into the larger creek systems, while Big Sandy Cr and Deadman Cr mark the southwestern reaches. This survey shows the modern rural road grid that has adapted to the local topography, with routes like Bitter Creek Rd and Sandy Creek Rd following the natural contours of the land.

Local navigation and land use are centered around these watercourses and established local roads. Named thoroughfares such as Union Chapel Rd and Lake City Rd hint at the locations of community nodes and historical destinations. The terrain is further characterized by minor drainages like Oak Cr, W Cedar Cr, and Hackberry Cr, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns essential for understanding the agricultural and ranching history of this Kansas region.