2011 Map of Eastman Creek South

About this map

Named family windmills dot this landscape in Weld County, revealing a rural economy deeply tied to groundwater management in the high plains of Colorado. Notable landmarks such as Cheever Windmill, Allerbaw Windmill, and Peterson Windmill are vital points of reference across a terrain defined by ephemeral drainage patterns. The natural drainage network is characterized by the southward flow of Eastman Creek and its neighboring waterways, including Owl Creek, Robinson Creek, and Coal Creek. These streams create a subtle topography that guided the placement of early ranching infrastructure and the development of the county road system, such as Co RD 120 and Co RD 45, which follow the section lines of the public land survey system.