2013 Map of Sheepherder Springs

About this map

Vermillion Bluffs and Lookout Mountain dominate this corner of Moffat County, defining a landscape of high-elevation plateaus and deeply etched drainage systems. This 2013 survey illustrates how water moves across the arid terrain through features like Sheepherder Springs Draw, Lake Draw, and Yellow Cat Wash. The namesake Sheepherder Springs serves as a critical focal point in an area otherwise characterized by its isolated landforms, including the prominent Twin Buttes to the southeast. Human presence is marked by a sparse network of county infrastructure, primarily CO Road 126 and CO Road 52, which follow the natural contours and valley floors. The map provides a precise record of the Public Land Survey System grid across T11N, T10N, and T009N, essential for researchers tracking land use and cattle-range history in this remote section of Colorado.