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2009 Map of Utica SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Walnut Creek and its numerous tributaries dominate this section of Ness County, Kansas, as they did during this 2009 survey. The drainage network is particularly complex here, where the North Fork Walnut Creek and Middle Fork Walnut Creek converge, joined by smaller flows such as Cottonwood Creek and Wild Horse Creek. This hydrological pattern defines the land use in the High Plains, where water availability has historically dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing lands.

Energy production is a clear economic driver in the region, evidenced by the Dumler Oil Field and the Arnold Southwest Oil Field in the northern portion of the map. These industrial sites are linked by a grid of county roads, including Lane Ness Rd and W 200 Rd, which provide the necessary access for maintaining oil infrastructure and supporting local agricultural operations near features like Cold Springs Branch.