2013 Map of Venango SW

About this map

Sand Draw and the seasonal drainages of northeastern Colorado define this rural landscape in Sedgwick County. The map area is characterized by a disciplined grid of county roads, such as Co Road 16 and Co Road 53, which support the region's agricultural layout. A primary north-south artery, Us-385 N, bisects the western half of the territory, providing the essential link between the high plains and the Platte River valley to the north. Hydrological features are sparse but critical to this environment, notably the Sand Cr Reservoir and the winding course of Spring Creek. These landmarks, along with Sand Creek, indicate the natural drainage patterns that have historically influenced land use and ranching boundaries in this corner of the state near the Nebraska border.