2022 Map of Clay Buttes

About this map

Clay Buttes and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this corner of Moffat County, where life revolves around water management in an arid landscape. The Clay Buttes Reservoir and Two Bar Springs represent vital water points in a geography defined by intricate drainage networks like the Sheepherder Springs Draw and Sand Wash. The naming conventions found throughout the sheet, such as Pigpen Hill and Pigpen Draw, reflect the region's livestock history and the practicalities of ranching in Northwest Colorado. Rising above the draws, Monument Hill serves as a prominent landmark for navigation across the high plateaus. A network of county routes, including Co RD 80 and Co RD 48, trace the paths of least resistance through the breaks and draws, connecting this remote area to the broader county infrastructure.