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1971 Map of Eckley NE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Eckley NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Subsurface water resources and land management dominate the landscape of northeastern Yuma County in the early 1970s. This survey, conducted just before a period of significant agricultural expansion, reveals a terrain defined more by what lies beneath the surface than what is built upon it. Numerous irrigation and stock wells, including 3809 Well and Well 3719, are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the vital role of the Ogallala Aquifer in sustaining this high plains region. Settlement is extremely sparse, with Mullison standing as the primary named locale.

A solitary Gravel Pit in the northeast corner and the inclusion of fine red dashed lines indicating selected fence lines speak to the localized industrial and ranching operations of the era. The transition between T. 3 N. and T. 2 N. is meticulously charted, providing a foundational grid for researchers tracing family land tracts or examining historical land-use patterns in this corner of Colorado.