1978 Map of Pritchett NW

About this map

Antelope Springs sits at the head of Antelope Draw, marking a vital water source in this high plains landscape of southeastern Colorado. The map reveals a remote ranching and resource territory defined by intermittent watercourses like Plum Creek and Bear Creek. Infrastructure is sparse and utilitarian, centered on groundwater access and transportation as evidenced by the Graft Well, a localized Landing Strip, and a Pipeline cutting across the eastern sections. Land use is further illustrated by a Gravel Pit and scattered Wells, while fine red dashed lines throughout the quadrangle indicate the extensive network of fence lines required for cattle management. This 1978 edition records a landscape of wide-open spaces where survival and economy are tied directly to the drainage patterns of features like Freezout Creek and Arrasmith Draw.