2015 Map of Protection NE

About this map

Coldwater and the surrounding plains of Comanche County define this transition from the High Plains into the Red Hills region of Kansas. The landscape is marked by the branching headwaters of the Salt Fork Arkansas River and Cavalry Cr, which drain the rolling terrain south of the town center. Local history and genealogy interests are centered on the community of Avilla in the south, where the Avilla Cem remains a quiet landmark of the area's early settlement. The presence of Lake Coldwater in the northwest corner provides a contrast to the agricultural grid, while the Comanche County Airport serves as a modern hub for the rural area. The map illustrates a strictly organized township and range system, typical of the central plains, where section lines dictate the course of local routes such as CM RD 12 and Ave P.