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1963 Map of Beulah NE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Beulah NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Minnequa Canal and the Arkansas Valley Conduit carve through the arid terrain of western Pueblo County, illustrating the critical role of water infrastructure in the development of the region. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of high plains and deep drainage channels where water management dictates the pattern of human activity. The northeastern portion is dominated by the broad expanse of Boggs Flat, while to the south, the terrain rises toward Rock Creek Hill.

A network of intermittent drainages including Peck Creek, Rock Creek, and Soda Creek converge as they move toward the Arkansas River valley beyond the map's border. Local travel is defined by the winding path of Red Creek Road, which navigates the complex topography between Galbeth Creek and Boggs Creek. The presence of several scattered wells suggests a reliance on groundwater for the ranching and agricultural operations that mark this portion of the Colorado landscape.