2013 Map of Bartlett

About this map

The high plains of Baca County are defined by a rhythmic grid of rural routes and intermittent drainages, centered on the small settlement of Bartlett. This landscape is primarily shaped by the east-west corridor of Us-160 E, which serves as the primary artery for the region. The drainage patterns of Horse Creek and Bear Creek cut through the terrain, creating localized relief in an otherwise strictly surveyed section-line landscape. These seasonal watercourses, including Muddy Creek and Sand Arroyo Cr, indicate the subtle topographical shifts that dictate local land use. The extensive network of county roads, such as Co Road 48 and Co Road 52, provides a clear view of the agricultural organization and property boundaries established by the Public Land Survey System during this era of early 21st-century Colorado history.