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2016 Map of Eaton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Eaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks define the landscape between Ault and Eaton in this modern topographic study of Weld County. A complex system of waterways, including the Collins Lateral, Good Lateral, and Mead Lateral, highlights the intensive water management required for farming in this high plains region. These man-made channels work alongside natural features like Spring Cr and Lone Tree Cr to feed numerous storage basins such as Packard Reservoir and Clark Lake.

The settlement patterns reflect the region's development along transport and water corridors, with the town of Eaton showing a structured street grid near Eaton Draw. Local heritage is anchored by the Ault Cem and Eaton Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists. The presence of the Crop Air Inc Airport underscores the continuing importance of aerial application in the local agricultural economy, while the smaller locality of Stage persists to the northwest.