2010 Map of Sanborn Reservoir

About this map

Rube Cemetery sits as a lonely marker of early settlement in this corner of Lincoln County, where the high plains landscape is defined more by intermittent drainage and water management than town centers. The northern reaches are dominated by the Brett Gray Reservoir, held by the Brett Gray Dam, and the Douglas Reservoir to the east. These man-made features, along with the Douglas Ditch, illustrate the vital importance of water storage in this arid environment. A network of seasonally flowing waterways, including Steels Fork and its various branches, as well as Pond Creek, carve through the terrain. The map reveals a strictly orthogonal grid of county roads, such as County Road M and County Road 8, reflecting the systematic land partitioning that shapes eastern Colorado. This 2010 survey provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure required to maintain agricultural life on the plains.