2013 Map of Arlington

About this map

The settlement of Arlington serves as the focal point for this section of the High Plains near the border of Kiowa and Bent Counties. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, essential for agricultural survival in this semi-arid environment. Key infrastructure includes the Fort Lyon Storage Canal and the Adobe Cr Reservoir, which are fed and regulated by the Adobe Cr Inlet and the long, winding Colt Ditch. These man-made features work in tandem with natural drainages like Mustang Cr, Johns Cr, and Adobe Cr to manage the region's limited water resources. For local history researchers, the Arlington Cem remains a significant landmark just southwest of the main townsite, while a network of rural routes such as Co Road H and Co Highway WW provides the primary framework for the local transit and township grids.