James Draw and Mattox Draw define the subtle drainage patterns across this Kearny County landscape, illustrating the ephemeral watercourses typical of western Kansas. This 2012 survey shows a highly structured section-line road network, including arterial routes like Co Hwy-16 and Co Hwy W, which facilitate movement through the agricultural interior. The presence of W St and several county roads such as Co Road S and Co Road T reveals a region organized for large-scale farming and ranching, where topography and human infrastructure are closely aligned. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the rural character of the high plains, where named landmarks are primarily geological draws rather than towns.
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1891 · Larned
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Lakin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Dodge City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Dodge City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Dodge City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Deerfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Deerfield NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Wolf
USGS Topo · 1:24,000