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2022 Map of Arapahoe SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Arapahoe SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Colorado Kansas state line forms the primary vertical axis of this landscape, where Cheyenne Co and Wallace Co meet. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Ladder Cr, which cuts across the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. This area represents the quintessential High Plains borderland, where the land is organized by a strict section-line road grid, including Co RD Q and Co RD N.

Insight into the local geography is found in the naming conventions of the secondary roads, which favor the flora and fauna of the shortgrass prairie. Routes such as Larkspur Rd, Killdeer Rd, and Jackrabbit Rd crisscross the sections, while Ironhorse Rd and Muddy Rd suggest the historical and environmental character of this agricultural frontier. The map serves as a contemporary record of land use in a region where geography is dictated by the intersection of political boundaries and water drainage.