2019 Map of Box Springs

About this map

Box Springs anchors a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management in Crowley County. This high-plains environment is characterized by its reliance on significant catchment systems, including Reservoir Number 1, South McCabe Lake, and the numbered sequence of Box Springs Reservoir Number 1, Number 3, and Number 5. These basins are fed by seasonal drainages such as Horse Cr, Pond Cr, and Dead Horse Cr, reflecting the region's historical adaptation to aridity through engineering. The map reveals the township and range grid system, with roads like Field RD and Co RD 88 following section lines across the open terrain. This documentation is essential for understanding the infrastructure of Eastern Colorado, where isolated settlements and reservoirs remain the primary markers of human presence against the vastness of Black Draw.