2013 Map of Windmill Lake

About this map

George Lewis Reservoir Number 5 and the namesake Windmill Lake punctuate this high-plains landscape in Crowley County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent drainages including Lone Tree Cr, Breckenridge Cr, and Dead Horse Cr that carve subtle patterns across the topography. These seasonal waterways and man-made impoundments reflect the ranching and agricultural requirements of the region during the early 21st century. A rigid grid of section lines and county roads, such as Co Road Aa and Co Road W, provides the primary structure for movement across the open country, illustrating the persistent influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern Colorado map.