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2022 Map of Selkirk SW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Selkirk SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Greeley Co Hamilton Co boundary line anchors the southern portion of this landscape, marking the transition between two High Plains jurisdictions. This area is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and gravel roads, including Co Rd 1993 and Co Rd 289, which provide access across the wide township layouts of t20s r40w and t20s r39w. The land remains primarily agricultural, with small depressions and intermittent water features scattered throughout the terrain, reflecting the typical hydrology of the western Kansas prairie.

Secondary routes such as Co Rd Ee and Road S connect the scattered homesteads and agricultural operations that form the backbone of the local economy. The mapping of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) here is remarkably precise, showcasing the systematic division of land that facilitated late 19th and early 20th-century settlement. This document is a clear record of the modern infrastructure and rural organization of a quintessential Great Plains county.