2019 Map of Kreybill

About this map

The John Martin Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Bent County region, where the Arkansas River valley is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. Water management is the primary driver of settlement here, with the Fort Lyon Canal, Kicking Bird Canal, and Miller Ditch distributing vital resources to the surrounding plains. The small settlements of Kreybill and Hilton are situated along the northern and southern edges of the reservoir's basin, serving as focal points for the rural road network including Co RD FF 5 and Co RD 19. Natural drainages such as Gageby Cr, McRae Arroyo, and Rule Cr feed into the massive impoundment, illustrating the complex hydrology required for agriculture in this high-plains environment. This map details the intersection of modern civil engineering and the seasonal water cycles of the Colorado prairie.