2013 Map of Hasty

About this map

John Martin Reservoir dominates the landscape of this Bent County survey, illustrating the critical role of water management in eastern Colorado. The reservoir, formed by a dam on the Arkansas River, sits at the center of a complex network of agricultural infrastructure, including the Fort Lyon Canal, Lubers Drainage Ditch, and Levee Ditch. The settlement of Hasty serves as a local hub near the shoreline of Lake Hasty, while the smaller community of Caddoa is situated to the southeast along the banks of Caddoa Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the Union Valley Cem and family-named landmarks like Verhoeff Spring or the G W Verhoeff Reservoir provide concrete links to the families who established themselves in this arid environment. The map also captures the varied terrain of the High Plains, from the riparian woodland of Big Timbers to the winding course of Limestone Cr.