2016 Map of Cat Creek NW

About this map

Willow Springs sits at the heart of this high plains landscape, marking a vital water source in the arid expanse of southeastern Colorado. This 2016 survey documents the rural borderlands where Bent Co meets Prowers Co, a region defined by its wide section-line road grid and intermittent watercourses. The drainage of Willow Cr meanders southward through the center of the quadrangle, eventually joined by smaller tributaries like E Dry Cr and Cat Cr. The map reveals a strictly organized agricultural landscape, where numbered routes such as Co Rd 2 and Co Rd 5 provide the primary infrastructure for ranching and farming operations. The topographic detail captures the subtle elevation changes of the plains, showing the gradual descent toward the Arkansas River valley located further south.