2010 Map of Long Creek

About this map

North Rush Creek and Long Creek form the primary drainage system in this portion of the Colorado high plains, characterized by a sprawling network of seasonal watercourses and rural section-line roads. The landscape is defined by its wide-open ranching character, where the intersection of County Rd 42 and County Rd 22 highlights the grid-based development typical of Elbert County. The meandering path of Apache Creek in the southwest quadrant illustrates the natural topography that breaks the rigid geometry of the county road system. This topographic study by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a rural environment where water management and transportation infrastructure like County Rd 19 are essential to the regional economy.