1980 Map of Protection SW

About this map

The Cimarron River carves a broad path through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic feature in Comanche County. Further north, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary stretches across the township lines, providing a clear cartographic link to the region's complex 19th-century land divisions and tribal histories. This intersection of natural and political history is anchored by the Mennonite Cem in the northwest, suggesting the early settlement patterns of religious communities on the High Plains. Drainage is defined by the winding course of Cavalry Creek and Bluff Creek, while a localized Gaging Sta along the river highlights the importance of water monitoring in this arid environment. The map captures a moment when traditional agrarian boundaries and modern infrastructure, such as a long-distance Pipeline, coexisted across the prairie.