Big Basin is a large circular depression. It is about one mile in diameter and about 100 feet deep. The walls of the basin are nearly vertical. Scattered across the floor of Big Basin are a number of small ephemeral ponds that catch and temporarily hold the water that flows into the basin.
U.S. Highway 283 bisects Big Basin, with approximately two-thirds of the basin lying east of the road and within the confines of the preserve. The remaining western third of the basin is privately owned.
The Hardesty House is a hotel with restaurant and club featuring historical motif. It is listed as one of the 10 best places to eat in Kansas. It is closed on Mondays.
Ashland, KS Historic BuildingsBig Basin is a large circular depression. It is about one mile in diameter and about 100 feet deep. The walls of the basin are nearly vertical. Scattered across the floor of Big Basin are a number of small ephemeral ponds that catch and temporarily hold the water that flows into the basin.
Ashland, KS Nature PreservesThe Clark County Courthouse is noted for a map of the county inscribed on the face of the building. Several historical sites are shown.
The Old Stockgrowers State Bank Building is registered as a historic landmark by the United States Department of Commerce.
Ashland, KS Historic BuildingsAn effort has been made to compile records on all known cemeteries and single graves that are known to exist in Wichita Count...
Species of fish in Lake Coldwater are Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Wiper, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, and Green S...