2019 Map of Clay Buttes

About this map

Clay Buttes rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and high-desert water sources in this part of Northwest Colorado. The terrain is characterized by numerous named draws that have historically directed movement through the region, including Shepherder Springs Draw and Two Bar Draw. These features, alongside isolated elevations like Pigpen Hill and Monument Hill, reflect the nomenclature of early ranching and livestock operations. Practical water management is evident at the Clay Buttes Reservoir, while natural points like Two Bar Springs provided critical resources for the area's development. A grid of county roads, such as Co RD 48 and Co RD 126, connects these remote landmarks, tracing the modern paths through the Public Land Survey System townships of T8N and T9N.