2016 Map of Buttes

About this map

Fountain Creek flows through the central corridor of this Colorado landscape, shaping the development of several small settlements and agricultural infrastructure. The topography is defined by the prominent landform known as The Buttes, which overlooks a transition from river valley to higher plains. Human activity is concentrated along the north-south transit routes, including the Buttes and Wigwam areas. Significant water management is evident through the presence of irrigation and drainage features like Cotton Slough Ditch and the Jackson and Burke Ditch, as well as the R D Nixon Reservoir. These systems supported the agricultural operations near Henkel and Young Hollow. Genealogists may find interest in the isolated Wilson Cem located near Hannover Rd. The western portion of the map is marked by the Military Reservation Boundary Rd, indicating the proximity of large-scale federal land holdings.