2013 Map of Horse Creek Springs

About this map

Two Buttes Reservoir sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape in Baca County, where the hydrology of the region is defined by several seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Sand Creek, North Horse Creek, and South Horse Creek converge across the terrain, illustrating the semi-arid environment's reliance on these intermittent flows. A rare permanent water source, Horse Creek Springs, provides a critical ecological and historical focal point in the eastern portion of the map. This area is organized by a strict grid of rural roads, including Co-116 and Us-287 N, which facilitate transport through the vast agricultural and ranching tracts. The map captures the intersection of these modern transit routes with the natural drainages that have shaped land use in this corner of Colorado for generations.