2020 Map of Benzien

About this map

Benzien sits at the convergence of high-plains topography and a complex network of seasonal drainages in this Garfield County interior. The landscape is defined by its deep coulees, where intermittent water has carved through the terrain to feed the local creek systems. Notable among these are Battle Coulee, Dead Horse Coulee, and Cottonwood Coulee, all of which trend toward the valley of Lodgepole Cr. To the north, the elevation rises toward the prominent Blue Ridge, which serves as a natural divide between the central coulees and the northernmost drainage of Little Nancy Russell Cr. The local road network, including Benzien Rd and Sand Springs Rd, follows the easier grades of the valley floor, providing a glimpse into the modern-day connectivity of this ranching-oriented region.