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2016 Map of Kinney Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Kinney Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kinney Lake lies at the heart of this high plains landscape in Lincoln County, where the high desert terrain is defined by seasonal drainages and scattered catchments. The drainage of Long Br winds through the western half of the sheet, moving south toward the wide depressions of Buffalo Basin. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern water management patterns of the region, featuring significant local works like the Clingsmith Number 2 Reservoir and Nelson Lake. Intermittent water sources, such as Lofdahl Springs, highlight the critical role of reliable water in this arid stretch of eastern Colorado.

A network of rural routes, including Co HWY 109 and Co RD 109, provides the primary structure for the area's movement. These roads follow the section lines established by the Public Land Survey System, carving out the grid of T12S and T13S through the rolling topography. The map serves as a clear record of current land divisions and the isolated reservoirs that sustain ranching and wildlife in the basin today.