2022 Map of Mount Sunflower NW

About this map

The N Fork Smoky Hill River carves through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking a significant drainage point for the high plains of eastern Colorado. This remote section of Kit Carson County is defined by its wide, open section lines and a sparse network of county roads like Co Rd N and Co RD 53 that track the rectangular survey system. The hydrology is dominated by ephemeral watercourses, including the winding path of Sandy Cr and the northern reaches of Middle Beaver Cr. The map illustrates a strictly rural environment where land use is dictated by the township and range system, seen in the clear divisions of t9s r43w and t10s r42w. The placement of roads often follows the contours of the minor valleys, reflecting how the local terrain influences human passage across the prairie.