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2022 Map of Beecher Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Arikaree River winds through the northern portion of this Yuma County landscape, defining a terrain of riverbanks and elevated plains. Known as the site of a significant 1868 conflict, Beecher Island is depicted here within the river's path, serving as a focal point for the region's historical geography. The surrounding area transitions from the riparian corridor to upland features such as Peate Hill and the broad Lansing Valley to the south.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Lansing Valley Cem situated along Co RD LL, providing a tangible link to the families who settled this part of the High Plains. The map's grid of county roads, including Co RD 15 and Co RD KK, outlines a section-based land use pattern characteristic of eastern Colorado. Other landmarks like Whombles Meadow and Jacks Gulch reflect the localized naming of specific landforms and drainage features.