2013 Map of Two Butte Springs

About this map

Two Butte Springs serves as a critical water source in this corner of Prowers County, anchoring a landscape defined by its ephemeral drainage systems and the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System. The meandering path of Two Butte Creek cuts through the center of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Plum Creek to the north and Dry Creek in the southeast. Unlike the jagged terrain found elsewhere in the state, this area is characterized by the expansive high plains, where the human footprint is visible primarily through a strict grid of section lines and county roads. The network of corridors including CO Road S, CO Road N, and CO Road 32 reveals the methodical division of land for ranching or agricultural use, where every square mile is accessible by a named thoroughfare.