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2013 Map of Carr East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carr East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Wyoming-Colorado border defines the northern edge of this high plains landscape, where the settlements of Rockport and Carr sit along the Us-85 N corridor. This region is characterized by an extensive network of water management and livestock infrastructure, evidenced by numerous named landmarks such as the Happy Hollow Windmill, Shaklee Windmill, and Stephens Windmill. The presence of Mile Hi Airport and various established camps like Ponnequin Camp and Beacon Camp suggests a landscape utilized for both aviation and ranching operations during the early 21st century.

Drainage systems including Simpson Creek, Owl Creek, and Little Owl Creek carve through the terrain, leading toward the southern reaches of the Pawnee National Grassland. The transition from the flat expanse of Simpson Mesa to the rolling breaks of the creek beds illustrates the subtle but critical topography of Weld County. Local transportation is supported by a grid of rural routes like CO Road 128 and CO Hwy 126, connecting isolated homesteads and grazing lands.