2022 Map of Rolla NW

About this map

The Cimarron National Grassland dominates this portion of Morton County, preserving a landscape defined by the winding course of the Cimarron River. This contemporary survey highlights the convergence of historic transit and modern conservation, most notably where the Santa Fe National Historic Trl and its accompanying Santa Fe National Historic Trl Companion Trl cross the plains. These paths represent a vital link to 19th-century westward expansion, running parallel to the river's path through the shortgrass prairie. The interior of the grassland is organized into large managed tracts such as North Lowe Pasture, South Lowe Pasture, and Bridge Pasture. These divisions, along with a grid of rural routes like RD 19 and RD 20, illustrate the enduring intersection of federal land management and the region's agricultural heritage.