2018 Map of Wagon Bed Spring

About this map

Wagon Bed Spring serves as a focal point in this 2018 survey of the High Plains, marking a site of immense importance for early travelers along the Cimarron Route. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Cimarron River, which cuts through the flat terrain near the border of Grant County and Stevens County. This arid region’s history is anchored by the presence of Zionville Cem, located along Co RD 10 S in the western half of the map. The sparse settlement pattern is tied to a grid of county roads, such as S Wagonbed Springs Rd and Co RD 18, which facilitate movement across the agricultural and ranching lands. This map captures the modern topography of a place where water sources like the spring once dictated the survival of pioneers and traders on the frontier.