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1973 Map of Buffalo Springs Ranch SE, 1976 Print
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1973 Map of Buffalo Springs Ranch SE

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The High Plains of Washington County during the early 1970s are defined by a sparse, utilitarian landscape shaped by ranching and resource extraction. Evidence of early settlement remains visible at the Curtis Cem, a small burial ground situated near the southern boundary of the quadrangle. The terrain is characterized by a high-density network of closed depressions and intermittent drainage patterns, including the winding course of Rock Creek in the northeastern corner. Human intervention in this open country is marked by a significant Pipeline corridor cutting diagonally across the landscape and scattered water infrastructure indicated by several Well sites. These features underscore the region's reliance on groundwater and modern energy transport within an otherwise open, unpopulated reach of eastern Colorado.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain