2016 Map of Aroya

About this map

Big Sandy Creek winds through this high plains landscape, defining the local geography as it crosses the border between Lincoln and Cheyenne counties. The small settlement of Aroya sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a primary point of reference in an area otherwise characterized by its wide-ranging township and range divisions. The map provides a critical record for genealogists and local historians by identifying the Aroya Cem just west of the town site. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent pattern of rural section-line roads, including Co RD 39 and Co RD U, which connect the isolated homesteads and ranch lands that populate the region. Natural drainage features such as Folger Gulch and Aroya Gulch highlight the subtle relief of the terrain north of the creek.