2016 Map of Bartlett

About this map

Bartlett sits at a crossroads in the eastern plains of Colorado, serving as the primary hub for a landscape defined by an extensive grid of section-line roads and seasonal watercourses. The local hydrology is dominated by ephemeral drainage systems including Horse Cr, Muddy Cr, and Bear Creek. These creeks wind through the township ranges of the high plains, providing natural relief to the otherwise geometric layout of the county road network. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural or grazing environment where named routes like Co RD 47 and Co RD KK facilitate movement between distant homesteads. In the southern reaches, Sand Arroyo Creek cuts across the terrain, illustrating the gradual descent of the watershed toward the southeast. This 2016 survey highlights the enduring rural character of the region, where a single town remains the focal point of community life amidst the vast expanse of the Baca County prairie.