2016 Map of Protection SW

About this map

The Mennonite Cem in the northwestern corner of this Kansas landscape serves as a quiet marker of the community's settlement patterns in southern Comanche County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Cimarron River, which cuts across the southwestern sections, joined by tributaries such as Bluff Cr and Cavalry Cr. A rigid grid of rural roads, including Ave S and Rd 7, underscores the transition from the structured township system to the natural contours of the river valley. This geography illustrates the persistence of agricultural land divisions and the vital role of water sources in a region characterized by its expansive plains and deep-cut drainage basins.