2010 Map of Merino SE

About this map

Fremont Butte rises above the high plains of Washington County, anchoring a landscape defined by an extensive grid of section-line roads and the winding path of Twentytwo Slough. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a rural environment where land use revolves around ranching and water management. To the north, the Flying Y J Ranch sits near the slough, while the eastern portion of the map is punctuated by irrigation infrastructure including the A-27 Reservoir and its associated A-27 Dam. The map's dense network of routes, such as County Road Y and County Road W, illustrates the organized expansion of rural connectivity across this part of Colorado. This document provides a clear view of contemporary Western land divisions and the persistence of family-named agricultural operations.