2013 Map of Cheyenne Wells NW

About this map

The Smoky Hill River winds through this section of the High Plains in Cheyenne County, carving a distinct valley across an otherwise uniform landscape of section lines and range roads. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rectilinear grid of the American West, where routes like Co Road DD and Co Road CC dictate the movement of people and commerce between the ephemeral drainages of Big Timber Cr and Rock Cr. The topography here is defined by subtle elevation changes that guide water toward the river, which has served as a vital landmark and resource since the earliest days of prairie travel. This map provides a clear view of the modern land management system, showing the township and range boundaries such as t012s r045w that have organized this Colorado landscape for generations.