2022 Map of Schafer Reservoir

About this map

Big Sandy Creek winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape, reflecting a typical High Plains drainage pattern where intermittent watercourses define the local topography. In this 2022 survey, the terrain is characterized by a series of north-south drainage features including Folger Gulch, Aroya Gulch, and Adobe Gulch, which cut through the open rangeland. The presence of Schafer Reservoir and Schoolhouse Gulch suggests historical sites of local importance, potentially marking the locations of earlier water management or rural educational centers. A sparse but systematic grid of county roads, such as Co Rd 2L and Co Rd 39, provides access across the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the enduring agricultural and ranching layout of eastern Colorado.