2016 Map of Bishop Ranch

About this map

Bishop Ranch anchors this high plains landscape in Bent County, where the infrastructure of water management dictates the patterns of rural life. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the sweeping curve of the Fort Lyon Canal, a vital irrigation artery for this arid region. To the northwest, the Adobe Cr Reservoir serves as a significant hydrological marker, collecting surface water in a landscape defined by its grid-based ranching and agricultural divisions. The territory is strictly organized by a network of sectional roads, including Co RD VV, Co RD SS, and Co RD LL, which provide access to the vast grazing lands across T21S and T22S. This survey shows the enduring reliance on engineered waterways to sustain the livestock and agricultural operations characteristic of eastern Colorado.