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1997 Map of Dolan Spring

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Dolan Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Weld County, where water resources define the patterns of human activity and land use. Throughout the late twentieth century, this arid environment relied on a dense network of windmills and wells, such as the Bain Windmill, Mule Shoe Windmill, and Andy Larkspur Well. These scattered water points supported livestock and small-scale ranching across the open prairie.

Evidence of local history and subsurface industry is peppered across the drainage of Sidney Draw. The isolated Sunnyside Cemetery serves as a genealogical anchor for the region, while natural water sources like Dolan Spring, Hillman Spring, and Willow Spring suggest the original sites of early settlement and travel. Modern industrial development is also visible through several drill holes and an oil well, reflecting the energy extraction that operates alongside traditional grassland conservation.