2010 Map of Richfield NE

About this map

Sand Arroyo Creek meanders through this agricultural landscape in Stanton County, defining the drainage patterns of an area dominated by a precise section-line road grid. The map illustrates a rural environment shaped by the intersection of north-south routes like S Rd Q and east-west thoroughfares such as W Rd 25. This intersection of natural hydrology and man-made geography is a characteristic of the High Plains, where watercourses often dictate the placement of earlier trails before being superseded by the rigid geometry of county roads. A specific point of interest for local historians and aviation researchers is Johns Landing Field, situated along State Hwy 27. This small landing strip highlights the importance of private aviation in maintaining connectivity across the expansive distances of Western Kansas, serving as a vital link for the surrounding farming community.