2022 Map of Arsenic Lake

About this map

Arsenic Lake sits in the high plains of Cheyenne County, Colorado, serving as the namesake for this landscape defined by its open terrain and ephemeral watercourses. The drainage of Rush Creek and its tributary Rush Cr meanders across the southern half of the map, carving subtle contours through the prairie. This 2022 survey illustrates the enduring township and range system, with section lines and grazing land partitioned by a network of county routes including Co Rd 10, Co Rd J, and Co Rd G. The rural infrastructure is comprised almost entirely of these unpaved roads, which facilitate access between remote ranches and the cattle-raising operations of the Eastern Plains. The absence of concentrated settlements highlights the vast, agricultural character of the region, where life is dictated by the proximity to water sources and the grid of the county road system.