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1892 Map of Coldwater

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Coldwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Coldwater and the surrounding plains of Comanche County appear here during a period of early settlement along the southwestern Kansas frontier. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe R. R. cuts diagonally through the landscape, providing the critical connection to the outside world for ranching and farming communities. This rail line links the larger hub of Coldwater with smaller outposts like Wilmore and Belvidere.

Drainage systems define the geography of the high plains, with the Medicine Lodge River winding through the northeast and the Cimarron River cutting across the southwestern corner. In addition to the primary towns, several smaller settlements such as Nescatunga, Protection, Avilla, and Evansville are established, reflecting the township-based organization of the era. The presence of Cavalry Creek and Bluff Creek highlights the importance of seasonal water sources in this semi-arid region.