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2017 Map of Arvada

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Arvada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Arvada sits near the southeastern corner of this landscape, positioned where the BNSF Railway parallels the banks of the Powder River. This cattle-country terrain in Sheridan County is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, with Clear Creek winding through the northern sections near the small settlement of Kendrick. The local water management is evident through features like Weller Reservoir and Puffball Reservoir, which collect seasonal runoff from the numerous draws that carve the high plains, including Hando Draw and Campbell Draw.

The presence of the BNSF Railway and Railway St in Arvada highlights the community's historical reliance on the rail corridor for transporting livestock and materials from this corner of the Powder River Basin. The road network, including the Arvada Davis Crossing RD and Upper Powder River RD, suggests a landscape shaped by ranching and resource access, connecting these small settlements to the broader region during the early 21st century.