2010 Map of Punkin Center NW

About this map

Middle Rush Creek and its many tributaries define this section of the eastern Colorado plains, where water management and ranching roads create a distinct grid across the landscape. The Fred Pauls Detention Number 1 Dam stands as a significant landmark for water conservation in this arid region, situated just north of the creek's meandering path. The terrain is characterized by broad drainage basins including Apache Creek, South Rush Creek, and Mustang Creek, which converge as they move toward the eastern edge of Elbert County. A rare vertical landmark, Rock Point, rises near the northeastern corner, overlooking the junction of several county routes. This 2010 survey reflects a modern era of rural infrastructure, where named county roads like County Rd-21 and County Rd-34 provide the primary framework for local travel between isolated homesteads and grazing lands.