2022 Map of Willow Creek Ranch

About this map

The Arikaree River carves a winding path through the high plains along the Colorado-Kansas border, defining a landscape of wide riverbeds and shifting seasonal hydrology. This high-altitude prairie is marked by the rugged incision of Devils Canyon and the confluence of several intermittent tributaries, including Horse Cr and Dry Willow Cr. The map captures a transition point between Yuma County, Colorado, and Cheyenne County, Kansas, where the survey lines of t1s r42w and t2s r42w organize the vast open range. Cultural footprints are sparse but significant for local history, notably the Jones Family Cem, which sits near the banks of the river. The area is served by a geometric grid of rural routes such as Co RD 2 and Airport Rd, reflecting the modern agricultural and ranching infrastructure that sustains this borderland.