2015 Map of Midway

About this map

Midway stands at the heart of this Rawlins County survey, illustrating the persistence of rural communities in the High Plains. The landscape is defined by the shallow carving of Lambs Draw, a notable drainage feature that breaks the agricultural grid. This area preserves a significant record of Scandinavian heritage, evidenced by the presence of three distinct burying grounds: Swedish Baptist Cem, Swedish Lutheran Cem, and Covenant Cem. These sites reflect the early 20th-century settlement patterns where denominational ties anchored farming families to specific townships like T2s R31w and T3s R31w. The road network follows a strict sectional layout, with local routes such as Co RD Q.5 and RD P.5 providing access to the isolated farmsteads and historic church properties that define the local cultural geography.