2013 Map of Bluestem

About this map

Bluestem sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Lincoln County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of Bluestem Cr and the broad expanse of Bruns Flat. The area is a network of rural routes named for early settling families, including Buck Flats Rd N and Scharff Rd N, reflecting the deep-rooted ranching and farming history of the region. To the south, Lords Valley provides a natural corridor for Lords Cr, while the small Tanner Lake and Coal Cr punctuate the northern and central sections of the terrain. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Hanes Airport near the southern boundary. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the Big Bend Country, where infrastructure like Wa-28 facilitates movement through a landscape still partitioned by historic township and range lines.