2022 Map of Vilas South

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this corner of Baca County, where the high plains of southeastern Colorado meet a network of seasonal watercourses and section roads. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Sand Arroyo Cr and Dry Cr, which carve subtle topography across the shortgrass prairie. The small community of Vilas sits at the northern edge of the map, serving as a hub for the sprawling agricultural and grazing lands that surround it. A rigid grid of county roads, including Co Rd Cc and Co Rd U, illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the region's development. This 2022 survey captures a rural environment where land use is dictated by the availability of water and the vast boundaries of federally managed grasslands.