2016 Map of Kuhns Crossing

About this map

Kuhns Crossing and the ranch lands of eastern Elbert County appear in this 2016 survey, where the drainages of the High Plains shape the local layout of roads and landmarks. The map tracks the winding course of E Bijou Cr as it moves through the center of the sheet, joined by several seasonal tributaries and draws. This region is characterized by a sparse network of county roads, such as Co RD 125, which serve the agricultural and ranching parcels defined by the Public Land Survey System. Prominent terrain features like Rocky Peak and Sixshooter Gulch provide navigational landmarks in an area otherwise dominated by open prairie. The presence of the Schantz Airstrip reflects the importance of small-scale aviation in accessing this rural landscape. Along the northern and southern edges, minor waterways like Wilson Creek and Reed Springs Cr further define the local topography, marking the subtle elevation changes of the Colorado plains.