2016 Map of Hand Springs

About this map

Antelope Cr and W Mud Cr define the drainage patterns of this southeastern Colorado landscape, where water sources are vital geographic markers. The presence of Antelope School and the Bethel Cem indicates a rural community structure organized around these seasonal watercourses and the section-line roads that cross the high plains. Numerous named water sources, including Hand Springs, Santastevens Spring, and Medford Spring, are scattered throughout the quadrangle, serving as essential landmarks for ranchers and early settlers in this arid region. The mapping of Chimney Spring and Box Springs further emphasizes the importance of these localized hydrographic features within the expansive township and range grid system.