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2016 Map of Brandon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Brandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Brandon occupies a central position in this High Plains landscape of eastern Colorado, where a grid of rural routes like Co RD 58 and Co RD 59 bisects the semi-arid terrain. The settlement is defined by a modest street plan including Broadway St and Virginia Ave, reflecting the organized land division typical of the region's development. Just south of the town center lies Plainview Cem, a key landmark for local genealogists and historians tracking the early families of Kiowa County.

Water management is a defining feature of this environment, evidenced by the presence of Chivington Reservoir Number 4 to the south. The natural drainage of Big Sandy Creek cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle, creating a distinct break in the otherwise regular topography. This survey captures the section lines and township boundaries of T18S and T19S, providing a clear record of the modern agricultural and residential layout of this quiet prairie community.