2019 Map of Long Lake

About this map

Adobe Creek Reservoir dominates the southwestern quadrant of this eastern Colorado landscape, highlighting the critical role of water management in a region defined by agricultural infrastructure. Irrigation systems like Colt Ditch and the presence of the ephemeral Long Lake reflect the necessity of moving and storing water across the high plains. The map illustrates the boundary between Kiowa Co and Bent Co, showing how the land is organized into a rigid township and range system. This grid is further defined by a network of county roads, including Co RD WW and Co RD 17, which provide the primary access to the scattered ranching and farming tracts. The absence of traditional townsites underscores the remote, rural character of this prairie environment, where large-scale land use and water rights dictate the local geography.