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1997 Map of Moore Draw NW

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Moore Draw NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Comanche National Grassland occupies much of this landscape in southeastern Colorado, where the high plains meet the winding path of the North Fork Cimarron River. The map reveals a sparsely populated ranching and utility corridor, characterized by numerous Wells and a pervasive Pipeline network. Local history is anchored by the Rodley Cem and the named landmark at Wyche, suggesting the importance of early homesteading sites in this arid environment.

Terrain features like Moore Draw and the depression labeled Blowout indicate the wind-swept nature of the Baca County topography. Unusual land management markers such as an Exclosure highlight the specialized ecological work occurring within the national grassland. The prevalence of 4wd tracks underscores the limited road infrastructure, pointing to a working landscape of resource extraction and conservation at the close of the twentieth century.