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2022 Map of Turkey Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Turkey Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Turkey Cr and its tributaries define this section of the Kansas High Plains, where the borders of Ford, Kiowa, Clark, and Comanche counties meet. The landscape is characterized by a sparse, high-altitude drainage network, including Little Turkey Cr, Sand Cr, and the upper reaches of W Kiowa Cr.

A strictly rectilinear grid of section-line roads, such as Lane Rd and Zane Rd, cuts across the undulating terrain, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing this rural territory. This modern survey illustrates how the environment remains primarily shaped by the intersection of natural watercourses like Lone Tree Cr and Cavalry Cr with the rigid agricultural boundaries of southwestern Kansas.