2022 Map of McClave

About this map

McClave and the surrounding agricultural lands of Bent County are defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the High Plains. The landscape is dominated by the arterial Fort Lyon Canal and its associated Fort Lyon Canal RD, which move water through the territory to support local ranching and farming. Other critical water management features include the Kicking Bird Canal, Sunflower Ditch, and Riverview Ditch, illustrating how the arid geography has been adapted for settlement. Natural drainages like Graveyard Cr and Limestone Cr cut through the sections, while the small settlements of Big Bend and Keesee mark the sparse but intentional population centers along the rural road grid, including Oak St. The prominence of named drainage projects such as the McClave Drainage Ditch highlights the community's historical focus on soil management and water control.