2016 Map of Punkin Center NW

About this map

The High Plains drainage of the Rush Creek system defines this landscape along the border of Elbert and Lincoln counties. The terrain is marked by the branching fingers of Middle Rush Cr, S Rush Cr, and N Rush Cr, which carve shallow paths through the prairie toward the east. This 2016 survey illustrates a modern rangeland topography where water management is central to the local economy, evidenced by features such as Fred-Pauls-Detention Reservoir Number 1. Along the eastern edge, the elevation rises slightly to the distinct landmark of Rock Point, overlooking the confluence of Apache Cr. The map reveals a highly structured grid of county roads, including Co RD 34 and Co RD 2g, that facilitate movement across the wide township and range divisions of the Colorado plains.