2013 Map of Utleyville

About this map

Utleyville and the surrounding high plains of Southeast Colorado are defined by a network of drainage arroyos and the preserved expanses of the Comanche National Grassland. The landscape is etched with significant natural landmarks such as Cat Canyon and Soldier Canyon, which feed into Soldier Cr and the N Fork Sand Arroyo. This area, situated along the Las Animas and Baca County line, shows a sparse settlement pattern dominated by large-scale ranching and land conservation. The road network, including US Hwy 160 and CO Rd 52, provides the primary transit through this section of the shortgrass prairie. Collectors and researchers can trace the hydrology of the region through features like Lone Rock Draw and the S Fork Sand Arroyo, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use in this corner of the state.