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2016 Map of Sidney

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sidney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Sidney and the outskirts of Comanche anchor this Comanche County landscape, defined by a network of ranch roads and watercourses. Local history is centered on family and community burial grounds such as Suggs Cem, Pendergrass Cem, and Ferrill Cem, which reflect the area's rural heritage. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations including Round Mtn and the elongated ridge of Long Mtn, which dominate the central topography.

Water management is a key feature of the modern era, illustrated by the Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir and Site 13 Reservoir. These projects sit among the many drainage branches of Sweetwater Cr, Indian Cr, and Jimmys Cr. The transport network relies on a dense grid of county roads and ranch roads, including Ranch Rd 588 and FM 1689, providing access to the various peaks and creek beds of the region.