2022 Map of Cope SW

About this map

The Arikaree River meanders across the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking the primary natural drainage in a region defined by its rigid section lines and agricultural grid. Situated on the boundary between Washington and Kit Carson counties, the terrain is partitioned by a network of rural routes such as Co Rd RR and Co Rd NN. These roads follow the township and range lines established by the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the systematic development of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. The map reveals a high concentration of small wetlands and depressions scattered throughout the plains, likely serving as vital water sources in this semi-arid environment. The transition between t5s r50w and t6s r50w shows a landscape where the rhythm of ranching or dryland farming is etched into the earth by corridors like Co Rd 1 and Co Rd 12.