2013 Map of Beecher Island

About this map

Arikaree River and Sand Cr cut through the high plains of eastern Yuma County, marking a landscape defined by ranching and frontier history. This 2013 survey documents the site of Beecher Island, located where the riverbed broadens. The area's topography is characterized by features like Peate Hill and Lansing Valley, which suggest the sparse but enduring settlement of this cattle country. The grid of county roads, including Co Road 15 and Co Road LL, provides access to local landmarks such as the M K Ranch and the Lansing Valley Cem. Agricultural water management is evident at Duck Reservoir and Whombles Meadow, highlighting the importance of every drainage in this semi-arid region. For those researching local lineages or the 1868 conflict associated with the island, the map offers precise placement of these rural features.