2009 Map of Oberlin SW

About this map

Saint Johns Cemetery stands as a quiet landmark in the northern reaches of this rural landscape, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this part of Rawlins County. The terrain is defined by the intermittent drainage patterns typical of the High Plains, where Johnson Draw and Lambs Draw cut through the agricultural sections. These seasonal watercourses eventually feed into the North Fork Sappa Creek, which meanders across the southeastern portion of the map. US Route 36 serves as the primary east-west corridor, bisecting the region and connecting the scattered farmsteads via a grid of section roads like Co RD 489 and Co RD 8 W. The map illustrates a classic Great Plains settlement pattern, where infrastructure follows the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System while natural hydrology follows the subtle contours of the land.