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2011 Map of Kenton NE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kenton NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Regnier sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the Oklahoma-Colorado border meets a terrain deeply carved by water and wind. The hydrology of the region is defined by the winding course of the Cimarron River, which is fed by drainage systems including South Carrizo Creek and Willow Creek in the south, and Cañon Gallinas to the north. These waterways have etched a complex network of canyons into the earth, creating distinctive geological landmarks like the prominent Castle Rock.

The map reveals a remote ranching and rural landscape connected by a sparse grid of section roads such as n0110 RD and d0138 RD. Names like Bingaman Canyon, Pat Canyon, and Easley Canyon suggest the early settlement and land use by local families in this corner of the Panhandle. To the northeast, the dramatic landforms of Picture Canyon and North Canyon further illustrate the transition from open grazing land to the deeply recessed draws characteristic of the Cimarron Valley.