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1977 Map of Battle Canyon

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Battle Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The High Plains of Weld County are defined by a network of drainage systems and resource extraction in this late 1970s survey. Energy exploration is widespread across the plateau, indicated by numerous Oil Well and Oil Wells clusters, alongside scattered Drill Hole sites. The landscape is carved by deep ephemeral watercourses like Sidney Draw in the north and the winding path of Twomile Creek to the south.

Evidence of local geography is found in landmarks like Battle Canyon and the named heights of Mayfield and Cedar. Near the center of the quadrangle, Homestead Roadside Park sits as a lonely waypoint along the road, while the Uhl Reservoir serves as a critical water catchment in this arid environment. The map captures a moment of industrial transition, where traditional ranching terrain intersects with modern utility as seen at the Radio Tower and various Spring locations.