The Lower Cimarron Skeleton Watershed, located in western Colorado, has a land area of approximately 274 square miles. The watershed is primarily fed by snowmelt and runoff from the surrounding mountains, with a significant portion of the annual water supply coming from the winter snowpack. The surface water in the watershed is mostly used for irrigation and agricultural purposes, with some limited recreational use. There are no major reservoirs within the watershed, although there are several small dams and retention ponds used for irrigation and flood control. The climate in the area is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with an average annual precipitation of around 12 inches. Recent trends in the area suggest a decrease in snowpack and a corresponding increase in drought conditions, which may have long-term implications for the water supply in the watershed.