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2010 Map of Alta Vista

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alta Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Alta Vista sits within a sprawling grid of rural county roads and drainage systems in Elbert County. This high plains landscape is defined by the intermittent flow of Mustang Creek, which winds through the southern and central portions of the quadrangle. The settlement pattern is largely dictated by the rectangular survey system, with long-established thoroughfares such as Simla Hwy and Oil Well Rd providing the primary north-south connectivity.

Hydrological management is a visible priority here, anchored by the Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-17 Reservoir in the north and the specific geography of the Beck Sand Draw Crossing. The network of seasonal waterways, including Middle Rush Creek and South Rush Creek, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped ranching and movement through this part of Colorado. The presence of Hoot Owl Rd and Harrisville Rd suggests a community connected by local family and place-name legacies.