2016 Map of Baker Draw

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this portion of the northern Colorado plains, showing a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and conservation boundaries. The terrain is characterized by the namesake Baker Draw and a network of ephemeral creeks, including Sand Cr and Little Sand Cr, which drain the arid plateau. This 2016 survey illustrates the infrastructure of water management in a high-plains environment, featuring the Sand Reservoir Number 1, Sand Reservoir Number 2, and Howard Reservoir. A rigid grid of county roads, such as Co RD 90 and Co RD 65, provides the primary access through these expansive grazing lands. The map preserves the legal boundaries of townships T8N and T9N, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the Western ranching economy.