2018 Map of Shirley Creek

About this map

The border between Hamilton Co and Kearny Co defines the central axis of this landscape, reflecting the rigid Public Land Survey System that carved out this portion of western Kansas. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage patterns and dry creek beds that dissect the high plains, illustrating the subtle but complex topography of the region. A strict orthogonal grid of section lines and county roads, such as Co Rd 11 and Co Rd B, structures the land for agricultural use. The map highlights the intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional township boundaries, including t22s r39w and t23s r38w. This layout demonstrates the enduring influence of 19th-century land division on 21st-century rural logistics, where access is maintained via a systematic naming convention of lettered and numbered routes like Co Rd A and Co Rd 16.