2019 Map of Tree Top Ranch

About this map

Tree Top Ranch anchors the southern portion of this landscape in Bent County, where the plains are defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and drainage channels. The agricultural history of the region is evident in the managed flow of the Fort Lyon Canal and the Kicking Bird Canal, which navigate the contours of the terrain alongside the Miller Ditch. These man-made waterways contrast with the natural drainage of Gageby Cr and McRae Arroyo, illustrating how water management shaped the settlement patterns of Colorado's eastern plains. The map reveals a transition from the higher plateaus in the north, punctuated by Long Lake, down to the valley floor. Rural travel is facilitated by a grid of county roads, including Co RD 17 and Fort Lyon Canal Rd, which provide access to the dispersed ranching operations and public land survey sections characteristic of this high-desert environment.