2016 Map of Clay Ranch

About this map

Clay Ranch serves as a central landmark in this high-plains landscape where Las Animas, Bent, and Baca counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent drainage systems, including the southward reach of Ruxton Draw and the winding course of Cottonwood Cr. These natural watercourses dictated the placement of early ranching infrastructure and the rural road network that persists today. Transportation across this sparsely populated section of southeastern Colorado is anchored by State Hwy 101, which cuts through the western portion of the map. This 2016 survey illustrates the long-standing land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, showing the townships and ranges that organized this cattle-country frontier. Smaller waterways like Rule Cr and Caddoa Cr provide further geographic context for researchers tracing property lines or historical land use in this corner of the state.