What this tracks
This dataset maps Kansas’ sub-watershed boundaries using 12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs), which divide land areas based on water flow patterns.
Why it matters to you
If you’re buying property in Kansas, this data shows whether your land sits in a flood-prone watershed or drains into protected waterways like the Lower Crooked Creek. Farmers can check which sub-watershed their fields belong to when planning irrigation or applying for conservation programs. Developers in Wichita or Topeka use these boundaries to comply with stormwater runoff regulations.
How to read this data
HUC_12 — A 12-digit code identifying specific sub-watersheds (e.g., 110400070505 for Skunkie Arroyo).
HU_12_NAME — Common names for waterways (e.g., “Skunkie Arroyo”).
ACRES — Size of the watershed area in acres (e.g., 26,308 acres).
HU_12_TYPE — Classifies the water feature type (e.g., “S” for standard perennial stream).
Try it yourself
Look up your property on Kansas’ HUC Finder (https://www.ksdot.gov/maps/HUCFinder/) to see which watershed drains rainfall from your land.