2016 Map of Cat Creek

About this map

Cat Creek meanders through the high plains of Prowers County, carving a distinct drainage pattern across this rural landscape near the border of Bent County. The topography is defined by significant draws and intermittent watercourses, including James Draw and Antelope Draw, which channel runoff toward the larger Clay Creek system. This 2016 survey illustrates a region dominated by a systematic grid of county roads, such as County Road S and County Road 36, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The infrastructure is primarily composed of these unpaved routes, supporting a scattered agricultural and ranching economy. Significant hydrographic features like West Clay Creek and East Clay Creek converge in the southern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the vital role of natural drainage in this arid environment.