2019 Map of Beecher Island

About this map

Beecher Island anchors this portion of Yuma County, marking a site deeply tied to the braided course of the Arikaree River. The landscape is defined by the broad, low-lying expanse of Lansing Valley, which provides a natural corridor through the eastern Colorado plains. This 2019 survey documents a sparse but deliberate network of rural infrastructure, including the Lansing Valley Cem and a grid of county roads such as Co RD KK and Co RD 16. Local topography is highlighted by named features like Peate Hill and Whombles Meadow, alongside drainage patterns at Jacks Gulch and Sand Cr. The map's layout reflects a modern township and range system, where large agricultural or grazing plots are bisected by the meandering riverbed, illustrating the continued importance of water sources in this high-plains environment.