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1973 Map of Buffalo Springs Ranch

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Buffalo Springs Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Historical Marker (Summit Springs Battlefield) stands as a poignant reminder of the 1869 conflict that occurred in this corner of the Colorado high plains. The landscape here is characterized by its significant elevation changes, though a large plateau known simply as Flat occupies the northeastern reaches. Water sources like Summit Springs were vital in this arid environment, influencing both historical military engagements and later agricultural development.

Scientific and industrial layers are evident through the presence of the Colo State University Research Station and several resource extraction sites. The boundary between Logan Co and Washington Co bisects the area, which is further marked by a prominent Pipeline and a Radio Tower. Scattered Well and Drill Hole labels suggest a history of prospecting and ranching support throughout the mid-20th century.