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2019 Map of Durkee Creek SE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Durkee Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado and Kansas border defines the eastern edge of this agricultural landscape, where the high plains transition between Prowers County and Hamilton County. This rural expanse is marked by a strict section-line road grid, including Co Rd N and Co Rd M, which navigate the subtle drainage patterns of Dry Creek. A significant point of local history is found at the Garber Cem, a quiet landmark situated near the western edge of the survey area.

Water management and terrain are the primary features of this environment, with the winding course of North Bear Creek cutting through the southern sections. The map reveals the meticulous division of the land through the Public Land Survey System, showing several townships such as t25s r41w and t26s r42w, which illustrate the organized settlement patterns typical of the region's ranching and farming history.