2013 Map of Midway SW

About this map

The Cimarron River winds through this section of Baca County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by deep natural depressions and breaks. Small seasonal waterways such as Spring Canyon, Moore Draw, and Mitchell Draw feed into the river basin, illustrating the complex topography that dictates local land use. While much of the area is carved by these watercourses, industrial activity is evident at the Flank Oil Field, representing the energy production that has shaped the regional economy. A strict grid of rural routes, including CO Road K and CO Road 48, provides access across the townships, highlighting the intersection of industrial development and the natural environment in the High Plains.