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1972 Map of Dutch Girl Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dutch Girl Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Greasewood Flats and the surrounding high plains of northeastern Colorado appear here during a period of active energy exploration in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its topographic subtly, where ephemeral drainages like Coal Bank Draw cut through the arid terrain. Human presence is sparse but distinct, marked by a scattering of industrial sites such as the Gas Well and various Oil Wells, indicating the region's economic reliance on subsurface resources.

A notable point of historical interest is the Pilgrim Cem, a solitary landmark providing a connection to the early homesteading families who settled this portion of the plains. The map also captures the seasonal hydrology of the area, centered on the modest Dutch Girl Lake. Stretching across the border between Weld and Morgan Counties, this survey documents a specific moment in the rural development of the American West, before modern infrastructure significantly altered the open range.