1971 Map of Plains Community

About this map

Plains Community centers this 1971 topographic view, capturing a sparsely populated corner of Colorado where the high plains begin to break into significant drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of North Butte Creek, Two Butte Creek, and Little Bear Creek, which have carved intricate contour patterns into the prairie. This area, spanning the boundary between Prowers Co and Baca Co, shows the infrastructure of a rural ranching economy through its network of unimproved roads and light-duty routes.