2019 Map of Swede Lake

About this map

Swede Lake and the expansive waters of the Neesopah Reservoir dominate this part of the High Plains near the Kiowa County and Bent County line. The landscape reflects a sophisticated water management system designed for the arid environment of eastern Colorado, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches and canals crisscrosses the terrain. Significant water features such as the Neegronda Reservoir are fed by the Kicking Bird Canal and the Satanta Canal, while the southern portion of the map is defined by the larger Fort Lyon Canal. This 2019 survey documents a landscape of sparse rural roads, such as County Road WW, illustrating the isolation and agricultural dependence of this region.