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2018 Map of Sawyer

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sawyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Sawyer serves as the primary focal point of this rural landscape where the High Plains transition between Pratt and Barber Counties. The hydrology is dominated by a complex network of drainage systems, including N Elm Cr, S Elm Cr, and Crooked Cr, which converge as they flow toward the southeast. These waterways have historically dictated the placement of local infrastructure, such as Nw Elm Mills Rd, suggesting a legacy of milling or water-resource management in this agricultural region.

Transportation follows a distinct section-line grid typical of the Kansas prairie, though the path of U.S. Route 281 cuts a diagonal across the terrain. Private aviation is represented by the Elm Creek Farms Airport, indicating the scale of modern landholdings in the area. The map captures the boundary between Pratt Co and Barber Co, illustrating how administrative lines overlay the natural contours of the South-Central Kansas plains.