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2022 Map of Agate

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Agate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Agate stands as the central point of interest in this high-plains landscape, situated where the modern transportation corridor intersects the older path of Old US 40 Rd. The town layout is defined by simple street designations like 1st Ave and 2nd Ave, reflecting its character as a rural hub within Elbert County. The surrounding terrain is heavily influenced by the drainage patterns of East Bijou Creek, with various seasonal flows such as E Bijou Cr and Muddy Cr carving through the prairie.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like the Ball Reservoir, while the natural topography is marked by deep incisions such as Godfrey Gulch and East Godfrey Gulch. This survey captures the region as it navigates the balance between its ranching origins and its role along a primary transit artery, providing a clear record of the section lines and township boundaries like t7s r59w that define the local property grid.