1977 Map of Dolan Spring

About this map

Dolan Spring and its surrounding high plains landscape in Weld County define this 1970s topographic study. The area is characterized by several natural water sources clustered in the south, including Deer Spring, Willow Spring, and Hillman Spring, which suggest the historic importance of reliable water in this arid stretch of the Colorado-Wyoming borderlands. Evidence of land use and resource extraction is scattered throughout the terrain, from an Oil Well and multiple Drill Hole sites to isolated Gravel Pits and a Sample station. Rural life and infrastructure are marked by the presence of Sunnyside Cem in the north and a Radio Tower in the southwest corner. The long, winding path of Sidney Draw cuts diagonally across the center of the sheet, providing a primary drainage feature for the region's undulating topography.