2022 Map of Living Springs

About this map

Living Springs and Comanche anchor this portion of the high plains in Adams County, where a network of ephemeral drainages and irrigation infrastructure defines the landscape. The Henrylyn Canal cuts through the northwest, a critical piece of water management for this semi-arid region. These plains are etched by the north-flowing Kiowa Creek and Comanche Cr, which create subtle variations in the terrain alongside features like Long Draw. The grid of section lines is articulated by a series of named rural roads, including Strasburg Rd, Headlight Rd, and Piggott Rd. This map captures the intersection of traditional agricultural land divisions and the hydrologic systems—both natural and engineered—that sustain life on the Colorado plains. It is a detailed record of the rural corridor north of the modern Interstate, preserving the names of local watercourses like Wolf Cr and Sand Cr that have long dictated the area's development.