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2016 Map of Turkey Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Turkey Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

W Kiowa Cr and Little Turkey Cr carve a complex network of drainage basins across this corner of the High Plains, where the borders of Kiowa, Ford, Clark, and Comanche counties meet. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of several notable streams, including Turkey Cr and Sand Cr, which create a deeply dissected terrain of draws and ridges.

A sparse grid of section roads like Lane Rd, Zane Rd, and Co Rd 136 provides the primary human imprint on this expansive rangeland. The presence of Lone Tree Cr in the southwest and Cavalry Cr to the south suggests the vital role these intermittent water sources played in the early cattle ranching history of Southwest Kansas. This 2016 survey highlights the enduring rural character of the region, where land use remains tied to the natural hydrology and topographical contours of the prairie.