2016 Map of Pawnee Buttes

About this map

Pawnee Buttes rise as a singular landmark amidst the expansive landscape of the Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County. This high-plains environment is defined by its subtle drainage networks and isolated water sources, essential for both early ranching and local ecology. Named features like Elizabeth Spring, De Moss Spring, Reisburg Spring, and The Wolf Spring indicate the critical locations where groundwater reaches the surface. The map traces the winding paths of ephemeral waterways, including N Pawnee Cr and Igo Cr, which carve through the terrain. A sparse grid of county roads, such as Co RD 382 and Co RD 118, provides the only modern infrastructure in a region that remains largely defined by its township-and-range survey boundaries and public conservation lands.