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2009 Map of Weskan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The unincorporated community of Weskan serves as the focal point of this High Plains landscape in Wallace County. Located in the northwestern corner of the state, the settlement is characterized by a precise grid of rural roads, including Weskan Ave, which connect the town to surrounding agricultural lands. The topography is defined by the drainage patterns of Eagletail Creek to the north and the winding path of Ladder Creek through the central portion of the quadrangle.

South of the main settlement, Rock Hill rises as a localized landmark above the plains. For those researching local heritage, the Weskan Cemetery is clearly marked east of the town center. The hydrological network becomes more complex to the southeast, where North Fork Middle Ladder Creek meanders toward the edge of the survey area, illustrating the essential relationship between water sources and the sparse settlement patterns of western Kansas.