2016 Map of Dead Horse Springs

About this map

Dead Horse Springs and the natural depression of Dead Horse Draw anchor this high plains landscape in eastern Morgan County. The area is defined by a grid-like network of county roads, including Co Rd II and Co Rd 2600, which provide access to a largely agricultural and ranching interior. Water management is a central feature of the local infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of the Riverside Intake Canal and the Riverside Ditch in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. These irrigation features are critical for sustaining the plains environment, reflecting the historical importance of water rights and engineering in Colorado's development. The topographic contours reveal a landscape of subtle elevation changes, where natural springs and man-made canals are the primary landmarks among the vast sections of the Public Land Survey System.