Peoria anchors the northern edge of this high plains landscape, situated within a complex network of drainage basins and rural corridors along the Arapahoe and Elbert County line. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent waterways including Rattlesnake Cr and S Lilly Creek Ct, which have carved out distinct topographical depressions such as Mule Gulch, Hay Gulch, and Willow Gulch. The road network is primarily composed of section-line county roads and local access routes like Exmoor Rd and Palestine Rd, reflecting the underlying Public Land Survey System that shaped the agricultural development of this region. A notable local landmark is the uniquely named Happy Butt Airport, located near Knudtson Rd. In the south, the landscape transitions toward Station Gulch, illustrating the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement pattern of eastern Colorado in the early 21st century.
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1953 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Strasburg
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Byers
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Deer Trail
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Strasburg SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Deer Trail
USGS Topo · 1:24,000