2009 Map of Wallace

About this map

Wallace sits along the southern edge of the high plains, positioned where the terrain breaks toward the Smoky Hill River valley. This 2009 survey highlights a landscape deeply connected to frontier military history and early settlement, most notably through the Fort Wallace Post Cemetery and the separate Wallace Cemetery. The town's grid, featuring 2nd St and 3rd St, remains the primary hub for a ranching and farming region defined by seasonal drainages like Depperschmidt Draw and Headquarters Draw. To the north, the elevation rises toward Motti Hill and the Red Hills, while water features such as Pond Creek and the Big Lagoon illustrate the precious nature of surface water in this arid portion of western Kansas. The map captures the intersection of traditional topography and the modern road network, including numerous rural routes like Wa N-28 and Wa E-T that link these isolated landmarks.