2010 Map of De Nova NW

About this map

Jack Creek meanders across the lower portion of this quadrangle, defining the primary drainage for this stretch of the Colorado High Plains. The landscape is structured by a rigid sectional grid of roads, primarily designated by double-letter names such as County Road QQ, County Road RR, and County Road VV. This geometric layout reflects the systematic land partitioning used for agricultural development in Washington County. In this environment, the intersection points of routes like County Rd 24 and County Road TT serve as the principal landmarks across an open, rural expanse. The sparse distribution of named natural features emphasizes the dominance of human-engineered boundaries and the essential role of water sources like the creek in an otherwise semi-arid agricultural region.