2010 Map of Big Springs Ranch

About this map

Big Springs Ranch and the surrounding high plains of eastern El Paso County are defined by wide, seasonal watercourses and a sparse network of county roads. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling drainage of Black Squirrel Creek to the west and the meandering path of Big Springs Creek to the northeast. Settlement patterns here reflect the transition from large-scale ranching to more modern residential developments, as seen in the grid of local roads like Handle Rd, Sanborn Rd, and Schubert Rd. The presence of Bullseye Airport south of Tolman Rd suggests the importance of light aviation for land management or local transport in this open country. The map traces the intersection of historic land use and contemporary infrastructure along the Calhan Hwy corridor.