2012 Map of Wagon Bed Spring SW

About this map

The Cimarron River winds through the southwestern corner of Stevens County, carving a subtle path through a landscape otherwise defined by the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System. This 2012 survey documents the agricultural and energy-producing heartland of the High Plains, where the grid of county roads serves as the primary infrastructure. The intersection of Road 7 and Road W anchors the central portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the systematic division of land that has characterized the Kansas prairie since the late 19th century. While the river provides the only significant natural break in the terrain, the presence of numerous numbered thoroughfares such as 8mi Rd and Z Blvd indicates a well-developed network of rural access. This map is essential for understanding the modern spatial organization of the region, showing how the local road system accommodates the vast scale of contemporary farming and land management.