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1997 Map of Chalk Bluffs East, 2000 Print
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1997 Map of Chalk Bluffs East

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Pawnee National Grassland dominates this corner of Weld County, where the high plains break into the dramatic escarpment of the Chalk Bluffs. This landscape is defined by its sparse water sources and ranching infrastructure, as seen in the network of windmills and wells like Canyon Windmill and Sauer Well. Cattle ranching is anchored at the Eagle Rock Ranch in the northeast, while the terrain's geological character is highlighted by landmarks such as Squaw Rock. Natural drainage flows through the North Fork and Simpson Creek, supporting occasional Springs that were vital for survival in this arid environment. The map also records the modern industrial footprint of several Pipeline corridors cutting across the prairie, reflecting the intersection of public land management and resource extraction in the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1997
Date Published2000
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain