2016 Map of Durkee Creek NE

About this map

The borderlands of Colorado and Kansas meet in this topographic study, where the High Plains landscape is defined by the Public Land Survey System. The transition between Prowers County, Colorado, and Hamilton County, Kansas, is marked by a strict grid of section lines and gravel routes. Major thoroughfares such as Co Rd 37 and Coolidge Rd traverse the open terrain, providing access to the vast ranching and agricultural tracts that characterize the region. While the map is devoid of concentrated settlements, the network of rural roads including Co Rd AA, Co Rd W, and Rd 27 illustrates the persistent human presence required to manage these extensive western lands. The detailed contour lines reveal the subtle drainage patterns that eventually feed into larger regional watersheds, an essential element for understanding the historical development of these plains.