2017 Map of Shawnee

About this map

Shawnee sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the confluence of local roads and watercourses marks a quiet corner of Converse County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent topographic landmarks, from the elevation of Bobcat Hill to the distinct profiles of Twin Buttes and the White Hills. These features provided essential navigational points for early residents in an area where the drainages of Shawnee Cr and Lost Cr dictated the movement of cattle and travelers. In the southwestern portion of the sheet, the waters of Glendo Reservoir reach into the dry draws, illustrating the impact of modern water management on this traditional ranching environment. Local travel is grounded by established routes such as Pickinpaugh Rd and Co Rd 49, which connect isolated homesteads and the various draws, including Cedar Draw and Fero Draw, that fragment the open range.