2011 Map of Homestead Draw

About this map

Olmstead Creek and its many tributaries, including the Cookstove Prong Olmstead Creek and North Fork Olmstead Creek, create a complex drainage network across this portion of Campbell County. The landscape is defined by its numerous "draws"—dry or seasonal watercourses that cut through the terrain, such as Sawmill Draw, Plum Creek Draw, and the eponymous Homestead Draw. These features suggest a high-plains environment where water management and seasonal runoff dictated the movement and settlement of early residents. Roadways like Olmstead Rd and Hart Rd follow these natural contours, connecting the various draws and creek forks. In the southern reaches, Cactus Flat Draw and Cromack Draw highlight the transition into more arid, flat-topped topography, characteristic of the regional ranching and livestock heritage.