1978 Map of Cockleburr Springs

About this map

The high plains of eastern Colorado are defined by a sparse network of seasonal water sources and intermittent drainage systems, as shown in this late-1970s topographic study. The landscape is dominated by the dry beds of Cramer Creek and Breckenridge Creek, which cut through the terrain toward the southern boundary of Lincoln Co and Crowley Co. Local water management is evident in the presence of a solitary Well and the namesake Cockleburr Springs, essential landmarks for ranching in this arid environment.