2022 Map of Colby SE

About this map

Colby occupies the northwestern corner of this Kansas survey, serving as a primary hub where Interstate 70 meets local thoroughfares like Davis Ave and Horton Ave. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of the city south into the agricultural plains of Thomas County. This area is defined by the headwaters of the Solomon River system, with the N Fork Solomon River and S Fork Solomon River cutting subtle drainage patterns through the high plains. The map reveals the rigid Public Land Survey System grid that organizes the region, delineated by numerous county roads such as Co RD Q and Co RD M that connect the isolated farmsteads across Townships 8 and 9 South. This layout illustrates the intersection of modern interstate transit with the traditional section-line road network that has governed the High Plains since settlement.