2021 Map of Pinto Creek

About this map

The N Laramie River meanders across the northern reaches of this Albany County landscape, defining a network of drainage systems and draws that characterize this high plains environment. Water management is a central theme of the terrain, with features like Pinto Reservoir, Twentymile Reservoir, and Sturgeon Reservoir Number 3 marking attempts to harness the seasonal flow of the Pinto Cr and Little Pinto Cr systems. Historically significant water sources for early ranching and travel are clearly documented, including Pinto Spring, Three Tree Spring, and Solomon Springs. The map illustrates a sparse but deliberate infrastructure, where Co RD 74 and Bear Creek Rd provide the primary transit through a territory still organized by the Public Land Survey System, including portions of T24N R74W and T25N R73W. This modern survey preserves the locations of numerous draws like Elk Horn Draw and Twentymile Draw, which have long served as natural landmarks in this expansive ranching country.