2016 Map of Horse Creek Springs

About this map

Horse Creek Springs emerges as a key landmark in this high-plains landscape of eastern Colorado, where water sources dictate the patterns of human and animal life. The drainage network is complex, featuring the winding paths of N Horse Cr and South Horse Creek, which carve through the terrain of Baca County. To the north, the Two Buttes Reservoir serves as a significant catchment, reflecting the region's managed water resources. The map detail highlights the grid of rural roads, such as Co RD VV and Co RD 30, which provide access to the vast agricultural and ranching tracts defined by the Public Land Survey System. The presence of ephemeral features like Sand Cr underscores the semi-arid character of this corner of the state, where life centers around the reliable flow of named springs and creeks.