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2022 Map of Shive

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Shive and West Point serve as the primary focal points of this Hamilton County landscape, where the prairie begins to break into a complex system of ridges and hollows. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Vista Mtn and Little Round Mtn, with drainage provided by the winding Cowhouse Cr and its tributaries. For genealogists and local historians, the high density of burial sites suggests a deeply rooted rural community structure, with Shive Cem, Saint Paul Lutheran Cem, and West Point Cem marking the historical centers of family life and worship.

Water management is evident in the presence of Caldwell Lake Number 1 and Caldwell Lake Number 2 near the southern boundary. The map illustrates a network of county roads, such as Co RD 518 and Co RD 407, that follow the natural contours of the land, navigating between named depressions like Snake Hollow and Buzzard Hollow. This 2022 data reflects the enduring agricultural and ranching character of the region, anchored by the long-standing thoroughfare of Us 281.