1978 Map of Stonington SE

About this map

North Fork Cimarron River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a critical water source in the high plains borderlands of the 1970s. The map illustrates a transitional environment where the state boundary of Colorado and Kansas meets the county line of Baca and Morton. This area is defined by its energy development, with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells dotting the sections north of the river. The small settlement area of Westola sits on the Kansas side of the line, providing a focal point for the rural road network that services these remote operations. To the north, the dry bed of Sand Arroyo cuts across the terrain, highlighting the arid character of this ranching and mineral-rich region during a period of steady industrial expansion.