2022 Map of Arriba NW

About this map

The Arikaree River carves a winding path across the high plains of Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely populated ranching landscape. This modern survey illustrates the enduring township-and-range grid, where a network of section-line roads such as CO Rd 3x and CO Rd 3v provides the only structural access across the open terrain. Tributaries including Currie Cr, Lickdab Creek, and Dugout Creek branch out from the river, revealing the natural contours that have dictated land use and livestock movement for generations. CO Hwy 109 serves as the primary north-south corridor, cutting through a landscape otherwise defined by subtle elevation changes and seasonal watercourses. The map is a precise record of the expansive, open-country character of eastern Colorado, where the geometry of human survey meets the organic lines of the river valley.