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2013 Map of Eastman Creek South

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Eastman Creek South
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 section of Weld County, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and essential water infrastructure for cattle ranching. The landscape is defined by the carved paths of Eastman Creek, Cow Creek, and Owl Creek, which flow toward the south and east. A grid of county roads, including CO Road 122 and CO Road 114, provides access across the open range.

Family-named landmarks serve as the primary navigational and historical markers in this sparsely settled region. A series of windmills, such as the Cheever Windmill, Allenbaw Windmill, and Worely Windmill, are critical features that indicate the deep reliance on groundwater for agriculture in the high plains. Further south, the Peterson Windmill and Wrangler Windmill illustrate the continued utility of these structures into the early 21st century.