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2016 Map of Rock Basin

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rock Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rush Creek meanders through the southern half of this landscape, carving a low-lying path through the high plains of Lincoln County. This 2016 survey highlights a sparsely populated region defined by wide-open depressions and seasonal watercourses, most notably the namesake Rock Basin and the adjacent Buffalo Basin. These geological features dominate the central terrain, offering a clear view of the natural drainage patterns in this part of eastern Colorado before the land rises toward the surrounding ridges.

Transportation in the area is defined by a grid of county roads that facilitate ranching and land management. Principal routes like Co Hwy 63 and Co Rd 38 provide the primary access points across the township and range lines. The map captures the intersection of traditional land use and modern cartographic detail, showing the precise path of Rush Creek as it winds toward the southeast corner near Co Rd U.