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2013 Map of Eastman Creek SE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Eastman Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this portion of the High Plains, where the landscape is defined by a sparse network of county roads and vital water infrastructure. The distribution of family-named water sources, such as McNamara Junior Windmill, Vivian Windmill, and Brass Cap Windmill, reflects the historical reliance on groundwater for ranching in this semi-arid environment. These landmarks serve as essential navigational points across the gridded sections of Weld County.

Drainage patterns are dictated by intermittent watercourses, including Willow Creek and the West Fork Willow Creek, which carve subtle relief into the terrain. Distinctive local landmarks like Wildhorse Tit rise above the surrounding flats, providing rare vertical markers. The map also records the location of the Halter Windmill and Lamm Windmill, preserving the names of the individuals and families who managed these lands under the Public Land Survey System.