1971 Map of Eckley NW

About this map

Northeastern Colorado’s High Plains landscape is documented in this 1970s survey, showing a rural expanse primarily defined by agricultural land divisions and the infrastructure of resource extraction. The area, spanning Townships 2 and 3 North and Ranges 45 and 46 West, is characterized by a sparse distribution of landmarks, reflecting the low-density settlement patterns of Yuma County. Modern infrastructure is represented by a prominent Radio Tower and an extensive Pipeline cutting across the southern sections of the terrain. The map is peppered with numerous sites marked simply as Well, indicating the critical role of groundwater management for both ranching and domestic use in this semi-arid region. These surveyed points provide a clear view of how the land was managed and utilized during the early 1970s, before further shifts in industrial or agricultural technology.