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2022 Map of Shirley Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Shirley Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between Hamilton Co and Kearny Co divides this expansive landscape of the High Plains, where the drainage of Shirley Creek creates a complex network of draws and breaks. The terrain is defined by the Public Land Survey System, with the map covering portions of t22s r39w, t23s r39w, and t23s r38w. This geometry is further reinforced by a rigid grid of section-line roads, including Co Rd 11 and Co Rd 13, which serve as the primary conduits for the agricultural economy of the region.

Water management and topographic elevation are the dominant physical features, with subtle shifts in the land surface mapped by detailed contours. Secondary routes such as Co Rd Y and Co Rd W navigate the higher ground between drainage systems. For the researcher, the map provides a precise look at the land division and transportation network as it existed in the early 21st century, illustrating how the rural infrastructure adapts to the natural draws and valleys of the western Kansas prairie.