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2022 Map of Matheson SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Matheson SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Intermittent drainage networks define this section of the High Plains in Elbert County, where the hydrology of the Arkansas River basin is represented by several seasonal branches. The landscape is dominated by the winding paths of North Rush Creek and Middle Rush Creek, which carve subtle valleys across the rangeland. These waterways, along with Apache Cr, illustrate the drainage patterns essential to the region's ranching history.

A strictly organized grid of county roads, including Co RD 58 and Co RD 46, provides access to the expansive sections of the Public Land Survey System. The infrastructure of the early 2020s reflects a landscape shaped by rural section lines, with routes like Co RD 197 and Co RD 181 connecting remote homesteads and grazing lands. This survey captures the intersection of natural topography and the enduring human effort to manage water and travel in a semi-arid environment.