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1972 Map of Dover

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high plains of northern Weld County are defined here by the confluence of drainage systems and early transportation corridors in the early 1970s. The Union Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across the landscape, passing through the small community of Dover, where several wells and local structures are clustered. The area serves as a focal point for agricultural study and resource management, anchored by the Pawnee National Grasslands Research Center located in the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

Hydrology plays a critical role in this arid environment, with Lone Tree Creek, Little Owl Creek, and Spring Creek carving subtle valleys through the prairie. Industrial activity is represented by scattered Gravel Pits, while the tiny settlement of Miller marks a quiet outpost in the southeast. This survey captures the region just before significant modern changes, preserving the arrangement of rural wells and fence lines that shaped early Colorado ranching and rail life.