2019 Map of Carr East

About this map

The high plains of Weld County meet the Wyoming border in this modern topographic landscape, defined by wide drainage basins and a scattered rural settlement pattern. Rockport and Carr serve as the primary hubs in this dry upland region, where the terrain is marked by the prominent Simpson Mesa and a network of ephemeral waterways. The geography is characterized by the presence of the Pawnee National Grassland, which preserves a significant portion of this shortgrass prairie ecosystem. Water management and drainage are traced through the paths of Lone Tree Creek and Owl Creek, alongside smaller tributaries like Little Owl Creek and Simpson Creek. Transportation and local aviation are represented by a grid of county roads and the Mile Hi Airport, illustrating how local connectivity and land use have adapted to the expansive vistas of Northern Colorado.