2016 Map of Long Creek

About this map

The High Plains borderlands of Elbert Co and Lincoln Co are defined by the ephemeral drainages that carve through this eastern Colorado landscape. This 2016 survey documents the intricate network of county roads, such as Co Rd 201 and Co Rd 62, that partition the expansive cattle country and dryland farm plots. The hydrologic character of the region is centered on the winding courses of Long Creek, North Rush Cr, and Apache Cr, which provide critical seasonal water in an otherwise semi-arid environment. The mapping reveals a sparse settlement pattern dictated by the Public Land Survey System, with section lines and section corners serving as the primary landmarks for modern land management and historical property research in this rural corridor.