2019 Map of Olney Springs

About this map

Olney Springs serves as the focal point of this Crowley County landscape, where the high desert terrain is heavily modified by a complex network of twentieth-century water engineering. The town sits at the intersection of Warner Ave and Railroad Ave, reflecting its orientation to the rail corridor. The surrounding plains are etched by numerous irrigation structures, including the Colorado Canal, Rocky Ford Lateral, and Auckland Lateral, which draw from the Arkansas River to the south. This intricate plumbing system, punctuated by features like the Olney Springs Reservoir and Olney Wasteway, demonstrates the essential role of water management in sustaining agricultural settlements in the Arkansas River Valley. To the west, the topography dips into Hungerford Hollow, while the eastern portion of the survey includes the small community of King Center. Families and local historians can locate the Olney Springs Cem situated just south of the main town site.