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2014 Map of Douglas

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Douglas stands as the primary settlement on this portion of the Waterville Plateau, situated at the intersection of several early transport routes in the northeast. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where the plateau surface is deeply incised by drainages such as Kummer Draw and Douglas Cr. These natural features dictated the placement of pioneer-era infrastructure, with roads like Baseline Rd and Planetz Rd NW navigating the high ground between canyon breaks.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like the Badger Mtn Cem, located near the slopes of Badger Mtn. The topography reveals the complex network of seasonal watercourses and coulees, including Ruud Canyon and Titchenal Canyon, which drain the elevated plains. This survey provides an essential view of the region's rural character, showing the persistent relationship between the high agricultural lands and the deep canyons that carve through the Douglas County terrain.