1977 Map of Dipper Spring

About this map

Cervi Ranch sits in the southwestern corner of this Colorado landscape, highlighting the ranching history of the High Plains along the border of Weld and Logan Counties. The map reveals a remote environment where water management is central to survival, as seen at Hackberry Reservoir and several named water sources such as Antelope Spring. Dramatic landforms like Dipper Hill and the passage through Dipper Gap provide natural orientation in a region largely defined by the drainage patterns of George Creek and Sidney Draw. The presence of numerous Drill Holes and Oil Wells across the quadrangle indicates the significant energy exploration and mineral activity that characterized the rural economy in the late 1970s.