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2010 Map of Brush East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Platte River valley dominates this 2010 topographic record of Morgan County, showing a complex network of agricultural irrigation that has shaped the high plains. Vital water management features like the North Sterling Canal, Riverside Ditch, and Lower Platte and Beaver Ditch crisscross the landscape, supporting communities like Hillrose and Snyder. These engineered waterways, alongside reservoirs such as Costelloe Reservoir and Headley Reservoir, reflect the region's enduring reliance on the river for survival and industry.

Transport and settlement patterns are anchored by the Brush municipal area and the Brush Municipal Airport. The map documents established rural landmarks like Trowel Ranch and the small siding at Cooper, positioned along the rail and road corridors that parallel the river. From the wide basin of Dead Horse Draw to the smaller drainage of Camp Creek, the sheet provides a detailed account of how geography and infrastructure intersect in this Colorado farming and ranching hub.