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2022 Map of Utica SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

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The Lane Co Ness Co boundary line divides this prairie landscape, where the drainage patterns of the Walnut Creek system dictate the local geography. Several significant tributaries converge in this area, including the Middle Fork Walnut Cr, N Fork Walnut Cr, and Cottonwood Cr. These seasonal waterways carve subtle valleys through the high plains, providing a vital network for local hydrology in an area defined by its agricultural grid.

A precise network of rural roads, such as Co Rd 523 and various section-line routes like 240 Rd, facilitates movement across this section of the Kansas interior. The presence of named drainages like Wild Horse Cr and Cold Springs Br suggests the historical importance of water sources in the region's development, providing a clear view of the environmental features that have shaped the boundary between Ness and Lane counties for generations.