2016 Map of Lycan SE

About this map

The High Plains landscape along the Colorado and Kansas border is defined by a strict section-line road grid and the seasonal drainage of the Arkansas River basin. This survey highlights the intersection of Baca County and Stanton County, where the dry beds of Bear Creek and Buffalo Cr carve subtle topographic variations into the predominantly flat agricultural terrain. The transit network is almost entirely composed of rural section roads such as Co Rd RR and W Rd 12, which dictate the movement across this remote borderland. In the northwest corner, Beaty Cr joins the network of ephemeral streams that historically served as vital landmarks for early travelers and homesteaders in this semi-arid region. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System organization of the early 21st century, showing how townships like t28s r41w were partitioned for large-scale ranching and farming operations.