1961 Map of Steele Hollow

About this map

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail lines cut through the southeastern corner of this high plains landscape, following the course of Potter Creek toward the Arkansas River valley. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems, most notably Steele Hollow, which runs centrally through the quadrangle. These seasonal waterways, including Wild Horse Creek and Dry Creek, indicate a ranching or grazing environment where water management was critical, evidenced by the presence of several Dam locations and scattered Well sites.