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2010 Map of Campstool

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

West Porter Cow Camp and East Porter Cow Camp anchor this high-plains landscape in Weld County, reflecting a persistent ranching heritage in the region. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages and seasonal watercourses, including the westward flow of Crow Creek and Little Crow Creek, which cut through the open country. Local water management is evident at the Ullman Number 1 Dam and Campstool Dam near the settlement of Campstool.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by more dramatic geological features like Bull Canyon and the prominent Chalk Bluffs. A grid of rural roads, including the evocatively named Missile Rd, connects these isolated camps and geographic landmarks. The map documents a landscape of sparse human presence, where the economy remains tied to the land through cattle ranching and carefully managed water resources.