2019 Map of Clarkville SW

About this map

Surveyor Creek winds through this rural landscape in Yuma County, following the natural drainage patterns of the high plains. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent streams, including Red Willow Creek and Rock Creek, which cut subtle valleys across the expansive agricultural blocks. This 2019 survey illustrates the rigid, rectangular grid of the Public Land Survey System, where section lines are almost universally maintained by a network of county roads like County Road 54 and County Road 50. The map captures the intersection of several townships, including t4n r48w and t5n r47w, showing how contemporary land management continues to follow the historical boundaries established by early western surveyors. Small depressions and wetlands scattered throughout the sections offer a detailed look at the local hydrology in this corner of Colorado.