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2013 Map of Divine Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Divine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape, spanning the intersection of Union, Colfax, and Harding counties. The terrain is characterized by subtle volcanic and erosional landmarks, including the prominent Sugarloaf Mtn and Chateau Hill to the northwest. Water is a scarce and vital resource in this arid environment, marked by the eponymous Divine Lake and the seasonally sensitive Ramon Lakes.

Evidence of local ranching and early settlement history appears through the Sugarloaf Ranch and the isolated Mofax Cem near the Colfax county line. Drainage patterns are defined by the winding course of Carrizo Cr and Burks Spear Draw, which carve through the shortgrass prairie. The map provides a look at the essential infrastructure of this sparsely populated region, including local thoroughfares like Co Road C001 and C 37.