2009 Map of Sanford

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Pawnee River meanders across this Pawnee County landscape, defining the character of the central Kansas plains in the early 21st century. The map centers on Sanford, a small settlement situated near a sharp bend in the river, connected to the surrounding countryside by Moffet Bridge. The region shows a transition between agricultural land and the energy industry, evidenced by the Eddy Oil Field located in the southeast corner. Tributaries like Cocklebur Creek and Sawmill Creek drain the surrounding fields into the river valley, while the locality of Bert Wettar stands along the western edge of the quadrangle. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the enduring rural structure of the High Plains, where watercourses and section lines dictate the placement of local infrastructure and namesake landmarks.