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2010 Map of Avondale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Arkansas River and its southern tributary, the Huerfano River, dominate this landscape east of Pueblo, revealing a sophisticated network of early 21st-century irrigation infrastructure. The agricultural character of the region is defined by prominent water-management features like the Colorado Canal, Bessemer Ditch, and Welton Ditch, which redirect water across the arid plains to support local farming.

Settlement patterns are centered around Avondale, while Fort Reynolds and Boone mark the northern corridor along the river. To the south, the terrain rises toward the Hooker Hills, providing a distinct contrast to the river bottomlands. This survey documents the intersection of natural waterways and human engineering, from the quiet waters of Lodge Lake to the significant confluence near Chico Creek.