2022 Map of Spring Canyon

About this map

The High Plains of eastern Yuma County are defined by the intricate drainage systems that feed the Republican River basin, most notably the winding paths of Spring Canyon and its tributaries. This 2022 survey details the remote agricultural landscape where North Fork Spring Canyon and South Fork Spring Canyon carve deep, branching coulees into the plateau. The terrain is organized by a rigid section-line road network, including Co Rd 11 and Co Rd 6, which navigates the topographic shifts between the flat uplands and the sandy washes. To the south, the headwaters of N Sand Cr begin their descent, highlighting the hydrology that dictates land use in this corner of Colorado. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of the Public Land Survey System with the natural erosion patterns of the plains, providing a clear record of the area’s rural infrastructure.