2009 Map of McDonald SW

About this map

North Beaver Creek cuts a diagonal path through this section of Rawlins County, defining the drainage patterns of an otherwise strictly organized agricultural landscape. The region is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines, including Co Rd 31 and Co Rd 34, which facilitate the transport of crops across this corner of the High Plains. While the area is largely dedicated to large-scale farming, the presence of Evergreen Cemetery in the northwest and Grace Cemetery in the southeast serves as a reminder of the long-standing rural community and its deep ties to the land. These small, dedicated plots are the primary landmarks in a landscape otherwise dominated by the seasonal rhythms of the Kansas plains.