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1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs East, 1974 Print
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1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs East

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Chalk Bluffs dominate the topography of this Colorado landscape, where steep escarpments and dry watercourses define the high plains environment in the early 1970s. The region is largely defined by its drainage systems, including the North Fork Geary Creek and Simpson Creek, which carve through the arid terrain. Human activity is sparse and centered on the livestock and water infrastructure essential to ranching in Weld County. The Eagle Rock Ranch stands as a primary point of settlement, supported by the Eagle Rock Res and scattered springs and wells. A significant Pipeline cuts across the northern section of the map, illustrating the intersection of energy infrastructure with the traditional ranching landscape. Distinctive geological markers like Squaw Rock serve as landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by the winding paths of Geary Creek and Willow Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain