2012 Map of Sunny Slope Lake

About this map

Sunny Slope Lake sits in the southwestern corner of this Gove County landscape, a vital water source in an area defined by its dendritic drainage systems. The terrain is marked by the eastward flow of several major seasonal waterways, including the N Fork Big Cr and Big Cr, which bisect the northern half of the quadrangle. These natural features are complemented by the organized grid of rural corridors such as Gove BB and Gove 36. The northern edge is anchored by the historic route of Old Hwy 40, reflecting the long-standing transportation infrastructure that parallels the modern interstate corridor. This map documents a sparsely populated agricultural region where local geography is tied closely to the reaches of E Spring Cr and W Spring Cr, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Kansas High Plains.