2016 Map of Dry Gulch

About this map

The Abbott Cem stands as a lonely landmark within this rural portion of Washington County, reflecting the sparse settlement patterns of the High Plains. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage systems of Sand Cr, Vega Cr, and the namesake Dry Gulch, which carve subtle topography through the agricultural sections. A rigid grid of county roads, including Co Rd 21 and Co RD 13.5, dictates the movement across the terrain, illustrating the precise rectangular survey system that partitioned this region for homesteading and ranching. This particular area, spanning Townships t2s r55w, t2s r54w, t3s r55w, and t3s r54w, shows a environment where human activity is closely tied to the available water courses and the maintained section lines of the rural road network.