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2010 Map of Kit Carson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Kit Carson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Kit Carson anchors the southern portion of this high plains landscape, situated at the intersection of major transportation routes and the winding path of Big Sandy Creek. The town's grid is clearly defined, with the Kit Carson Cemetery located just to the north, offering a specific point of interest for those researching local family history. The surrounding terrain is characterized by ephemeral watercourses such as Wild Horse Creek and Big Spring Creek, which cut through the open country typical of Cheyenne County.

Notable geological and hydrological features include Logie Lake and the Merritt Blowout, illustrating the wind-sculpted nature of the Colorado plains. A dense network of section-line roads, such as County Road R and County Road 21, provides a detailed look at the organized rural infrastructure. This survey captures the relationship between the historic townsite and the vast, drainage-defined landscape of the eastern plains.