2010 Map of Greenland

About this map

Greenland Ranch and the small settlement of Greenland anchor this part of the Colorado landscape, where the high plains meet the distinctive elevations of the Palmer Divide. The geography is defined by a series of prominent buttes and mountains, including Rattlesnake Butte, True Mountain, and Lincoln Mountain, which overlook a network of creek drainages such as Carpenter Creek and Antelope Creek. Historically oriented features like the Spring Valley Cemetery and Spring Valley School reflect the early community structure of the area, while modern water management is evident in the series of detention reservoirs, including West Cherry Creek Detention Number 7 Reservoir and Allis Reservoir. The layout of roads like Palmer Divide Ave and Greenland Rd follows the natural contours of the terrain, tracing the paths between these historic ranching properties and the high-elevation grasslands.