2019 Map of Holtwold Store

About this map

Holtwold Store stands as a central landmark in this high plains region of El Paso County, where the landscape is defined by the intermittent drainages of the Horse Creek system. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of the eastern Colorado grasslands, illustrating a transition from the agricultural plateaus of t12s r60w into the more complex topography of Deadman Gulch. Water management is central to the area's history, evidenced by Cutler Reservoir and Deadman Reservoir, which capture runoff from the N Fork Horse Cr and Adobe Cr. The map's grid of section lines and county roads, such as Kendrick Rd and Oil Well Rd, reveals the enduring spatial organization of local ranching and land use. Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of the Catholic Cem and Kanza Cem, preserving the legacy of the area's early settlers.