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2010 Map of Alpine Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alpine Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Alpine Ranch serves as a primary marker in this high plains landscape of Cheyenne County, Colorado. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Smoky Hill River, which cuts diagonally across the western half of the map. This drainage system is joined by Cow Creek to the east, illustrating the fundamental water patterns that dictate land use and settlement in this semi-arid region.

A rigid grid of surveyed roads, such as County Road D and County Road 32, overlays the natural topography. These routes facilitate movement across the ranching country, connecting isolated homesteads and agricultural operations. The density of named routes, including County Road GG and County Road FF, underscores the structured management of this modern rural environment, where property boundaries and access paths remain tied to the historical section lines of the Public Land Survey System.