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2014 Map of Shano

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Shano
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Paradise Flats characterizes the agricultural heart of this high-plateau region, where the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System defines the landscape. The small settlement of Shano sits at the junction of Gearhardt Rd and S Fox Rd, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. This modern survey illustrates the enduring grid of section lines and gravel roads that have organized local commerce for generations.

Transportation corridors like Wa-26 and W Hatton Rd connect the isolated agricultural blocks. The map reveals a network of rural routes including Irby Rd, W Lee Rd, and S Moody Rd, which facilitate movement across the wide open stretches of Adams County. Researchers can use these family-named roads to trace the boundaries of historic landholdings and understand the logistical layout of this dryland farming territory.