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2016 Map of Barking Dog Spring

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Barking Dog Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Barking Dog Spring and Picnic Springs anchor this topographical study of the eastern Colorado high plains, where the land begins to crease into deep drainage systems. The survey area is defined by the headwaters of Beaver Cr and the winding course of the Arikaree River at the southern edge of the quadrangle. This landscape is a patchwork of section lines and gravel paths like Co Rd 166 and Ridge Rd, reflecting a grid-based approach to the terrain that overlooks prominent natural landmarks such as Cheyenne Lookout.

The geography is dominated by complex coulees and ridges, including the appropriately named Devil Canyon and a feature simply labeled Rattlesnake. These landforms indicate a highly eroded plateau typical of Elbert County, where seasonal water flow has carved intricate patterns into the prairie. The transition from open range to these sharp-edged canyons suggests a varied environment for livestock and local wildlife in this sparsely populated region.