2019 Map of Chivington

About this map

Chivington sits at the heart of this high plains landscape in Kiowa County, where the topography is defined by the intermittent flows of Big Sandy Cr and Rush Cr. The settlement is a focal point for the surrounding rural sections, illustrating the sparse but deliberate layout of eastern Colorado’s ranching and agricultural country. The drainage patterns of the Big Sandy Cr basin dominate the eastern half of the map, showing how water—even in ephemeral form—dictates the movement and development of the region. This 2019 survey provides a contemporary perspective on the town’s footprint and the enduring section lines that have organized this territory since the early days of western expansion.