2013 Map of Plains Community

About this map

Plains Community occupies the eastern edge of this landscape, situated within a vast grid of county roads that define the rural character of the High Plains. The terrain is primarily shaped by the winding paths of North Butte Creek and Two Butte Cr in the northern half, while Little Bear Cr meanders across the southern sections. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring agricultural survey system, where section lines and roads like CO Road H and CO Road XX dictate the movement of people and commerce across the county line between Prowers and Baca Counties. The map provides a clear look at the sparse, organized settlement patterns of this frontier region, where life is tied closely to the intermittent watercourses and the straight-line geography of the Great Plains.