2009 Map of Chardon SE

About this map

Middle Fork Sappa Creek and South Fork Sappa Creek define the drainage patterns of this high plains landscape in Rawlins County. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road network, including Co RD Aa, Co RD BB, and Co RD 18, which facilitates movement across the agricultural terrain. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of natural hydrology and the rectilinear human imprint of the rural Midwest. The distribution of small structures and access roads such as Co RD DD and Co RD Ee provides a clear view of land use and property divisions at the start of the 21st century.