2024 Map of Darby Buttes SW

About this map

Wolf Springs provides a rare water source in this reach of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The terrain is characterized by the deep incisions of Long Coulee and the winding paths of Santo Arroyo Creek and Phillips Creek. This 2024 survey reflects the modern configuration of this cattle-country environment, where access is maintained through a few critical arteries like 17220 Rd and W Little Dry Rd. While largely lacking in permanent settlements, the map illustrates the persistence of the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries such as t15n r38e organizing the remote ranchlands. The confluence of numerous small tributaries, including Tepee Creek and Wolf Creek, reveals the complex hydrologic character of this high-plains region.