2016 Map of Carlton

About this map

The Arkansas River defines the central geography of this Prowers County landscape, flanked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential to High Plains agriculture. The northern bank is marked by the Goodale Slough and the small settlements of Goodale and Parrish, while the Carlton rail point and Grote sit further south. A complex system of water management is visible through the Manvel Canal, Lamar Canal, and Fort Bent Canal, which redirect water across the valley to support local farming. To the north, Cottonwood Reservoir Number 2 and Cottonwood Cr provide additional water storage, while the southern half of the map transitions into more varied terrain marked by Smith Arroyo and Long Hollow. This modern survey illustrates the persistent reliance on river-fed canals to sustain these eastern Colorado communities.