1979 Map of Sunny Slope Lake

About this map

The high plains of Gove County are defined here by a network of drainage systems cutting through the landscape. North Fork Big Creek and Big Creek dominate the central portion of the map, while the southern reaches are marked by the headwaters of East Spring Creek, West Spring Creek, and the North Branch Hackberry Creek. This 1979 survey captures the region as it transitioned into the modern era of transportation, with the Union Pacific railroad and Interstate 70 running parallel across the northern tier. Near the rail siding of Volts, the map details localized infrastructure such as Sewage Disposal Ponds and several irrigation wells. In the southwest, the recreational and water management feature of Sunny Slope Lake serves as a prominent landmark amidst the surrounding agricultural sections.