2011 Map of Baker Draw

About this map

Baker Draw defines the drainage of this arid landscape, where survival and settlement depend on a network of water management features and windmills. This 2011 survey illustrates the importance of water storage in northern Colorado through sites like Sand Reservoir Number 1, Sand Reservoir Number 2, and Howard Reservoir. The infrastructure is heavily focused on ranching and agricultural viability, evidenced by the high density of named windmills scattered across the plains.