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1965 Map of Dice Dam

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dice Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Phillips Creek and its various branches, including North Phillips Creek and Middle Phillips Creek, dominate this central Garfield County landscape as it appeared in the mid-1960s. The drainage system is characterized by numerous coulees, such as Tinsley Coulee, Long Coulee, and Knudson Coulee, reflecting a terrain shaped by intermittent water flow and cattle ranching needs. Small-scale water management is evident through features like Dice Dam and Old Stove Dam, which served as critical resources for livestock in this arid environment.

Evidence of early exploration and localized resource utilization appears in the northwest, where a Drill Hole is noted near the headwaters of the creek system. Natural water sources remained vital for the area, marked by several named points such as Upper Hanson Spring, Lower Hanson Spring, and Seventynine Spring. These scattered water improvements and natural springs provide a detailed look at the ranching infrastructure of the High Plains during this era.