1969 Map of Burlington 3 SW

About this map

The high plains of eastern Colorado are defined here by the drainage network of the North Fork Smoky Hill River, which cuts across the terrain alongside seasonal watercourses like Caw Creek and Rock Creek. This 1969 field-checked landscape shows the sparse settlement pattern typical of the region, anchored by the Windrift Ranch in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle. Straddling the boundary between Kit Carson County and Cheyenne County, the map captures the transition from open grazing land to infrastructure development, most notably marked by a prominent Pipeline traversing the eastern sections. Numerous wells dot the map, indicating the importance of subterranean water access for cattle ranching and domestic use in this semi-arid environment.