2016 Map of Alpine Ranch

About this map

Alpine Ranch sits in the high plains of Eastern Colorado, where the transition between Kit Carson Co and Cheyenne Co is marked by a grid of rural county roads. This prairie landscape is defined by the ephemeral winding of the N Fork Smoky Hill River, which cuts diagonally across the township lines. The drainage patterns of the river and Cow Cr illustrate the subtle topography of the High Plains, where water is a primary driver of land use and settlement. A network of maintenance roads, including Co Rd GG and Co Rd D, partitions the rangeland into large sections, reflecting the expansive agricultural and ranching operations characteristic of the region. This 2016 survey provides a precise look at the modern rural infrastructure and watercourses in a remote corner of the state.