2011 Map of Springfield West

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates the southern portion of this high plains landscape, where the open prairie is dissected by the ephemeral drainage networks of Bear Creek, Cat Creek, and Plum Creek. This 2011 survey focuses on the western outskirts of the Baca County seat, capturing the transition from the organized grid of Springfield to the expansive rangelands and ranches of the West. The layout of the region is defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, including County Road MM and County Road 24, which provide access to remote outposts like McEndree Ranch. On the eastern edge of the quadrangle, civic life is anchored by the Baca County Fairground and the Springfield Cemetery, marking the boundary between the town's social fabric and the surrounding agricultural expanse.