2016 Map of Peconic

About this map

Burlington and the smaller settlement of Peconic anchor the high plains of Kit Carson County in this 2016 survey. The landscape is defined by the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, with county roads such as Co RD 50 and Co RD X tracing section lines across the prairie. This geometry reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, where land was methodically partitioned into townships like t8s r43w and t9s r42w. Intersecting this grid is the drainage network of Middle Beaver Cr, Little Beaver Cr, and Sand Cr, which provides the only natural variation in the terrain. The presence of C H Parks Reservoir highlights the importance of water management in this semi-arid environment, serving as a vital resource for local ranching and farming operations.