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2022 Map of Eaton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Eaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this portion of Weld County, centered on the towns of Ault and Eaton. The landscape is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure designed to support farming in the high plains, including the Larimer County Canal, the Eaton Ditch, and the Mead Lateral. These man-made watercourses crisscross the terrain alongside natural features like Lone Tree Creek and Spring Creek, illustrating the long-standing efforts to harness the region's hydrology for settlement.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several community landmarks, from the Ault Cem and Eaton Cem to the residential street grids that have expanded since the early twentieth century. Smaller points of interest like Clark Lake and the Crop Air Inc Airport reflect the mix of recreational and aviation needs serving this rural corridor. The map also records the location of Stage, a site along the northern rail line, and the complex system of county roads that provides the primary framework for the area's modern topography.