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2009 Map of Studley

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Studley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Studley sits along the northern edge of this Sheridan County landscape, positioned where the high plains begin their descent toward the winding South Fork Solomon River. The area's hydrology is complex, defined by a network of drainage systems including Museum Creek, Storer Creek, and Rock Creek, which all contribute to the larger Solomon River watershed. To the northwest, the Sheridan County State Lake Dam represents a significant modification to the local water table, creating a reservoir near the North Fork Solomon River.

Evidence of early rural organization is preserved in the placement of the Studley Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery, providing valuable data for genealogists tracing family histories in this part of Kansas. The road network, including 130th Ave and Co RD 408, follows the established sectional grid, while the various forks of the County Line Creek system illustrate how natural drainage patterns dictated early land use and property boundaries.