2010 Map of Last Chance NW

About this map

Middlemist Creek and Beaver Creek define the drainage patterns of this eastern Colorado landscape, flowing through a series of shallow valleys and breaks in the high plains. The area is characterized by large-scale agricultural operations and ranching, evidenced by the presence of Fraizer Farms and the Frasier Ranch Airport. The terrain transitions into more pronounced landforms such as Cottonwood Valley and the northern reaches of Bobcat Canyon. A rigid grid of rural thoroughfares, including County Road A and County Road E, overlays the natural features, marking the boundaries of section lines in this open country. Smaller tributaries like Cottonwood Creek and Rattlesnake Creek cut through the western portion of the map, illustrating the subtle but persistent erosion patterns typical of the region.