2010 Map of Julesburg SE

About this map

Sand Creek and the intermittent waters of Sand Draw define the drainage patterns of this high plains landscape in the northeast corner of Colorado. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural grid, where a network of section-line roads such as County Rd-31 and County Rd-18 partition the terrain into expansive tracts. This layout reflects the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the regional geography, showing how transportation and land use are dictated by precise cardinal alignments. While the map is dominated by these open agricultural spaces, the meandering path of Sand Creek provides the primary natural interruption to the geometric regularity of the county road system, illustrating the seasonal water courses essential to this arid environment.