2019 Map of Cottonwood Valley South

About this map

Cottonwood Valley sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape, where the seasonal drainage of Cottonwood Cr and Rattlesnake Cr carves subtle relief into the terrain along the border of Arapahoe and Elbert counties. The map captures a section of the Colorado plains defined by a sparse but essential road network that follows the section lines and natural contours of the land, including 4 Mile Rd and Hilltop Rd. To the east, the drainage of Beaver Cr further defines the watershed, reflecting the open, ranch-oriented geography characteristic of this region. This survey serves as a clear record of the area's rural transition, showing the exact placement of dirt and local roads such as Jolly Rd, Wardel Rd, and Rocky Rd before more intensive development reaches these reaches of the eastern plains.