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2022 Map of Dolan Spring

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dolan Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this corner of Weld County, characterizing a landscape defined by expansive high plains and essential water sources. This 2022 survey reveals a sparse but deliberate network of county roads, such as Co RD 134 and Co RD 128, which grid the terrain to connect isolated landmarks. Significant to local history is the Sunnyside Cem, a lonely marker of early settlement located near the intersection of Co RD 134 and Co RD 119.

The presence of named water features like Dolan Spring, Deer Spring, and Willow Spring underscores the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment. Along the western edge, the wide path of Sidney Draw provides a natural topographic break in the otherwise steady rise of the grasslands. These springs and draws have historically dictated the placement of ranching operations and travel routes across these northern Colorado plains.