2013 Map of Living Springs

About this map

Living Springs and Comanche anchor this high-plains landscape in Adams County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Kiowa Creek and Comanche Creek. The drainage patterns, including Long Draw and Lost Creek, illustrate the hydrology of eastern Colorado as it was managed in the early 21st century. The map reveals a strict township-and-range grid system, with a network of rural roads such as Strasburg Rd and Wolf Creek Mill Rd facilitating movement between scattered agricultural hubs like Living Springs Ranch. To the northwest, the Henrylyn Canal represents a critical piece of water infrastructure, cutting across the landscape to provide irrigation for this semi-arid region. Researchers will find the road names particularly useful for localizing 20th-century family properties within the large-scale ranching and farming operations of the area.