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2010 Map of Eckley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Eckley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Eckley anchors this high plains landscape at a time when the town's grid and surrounding section lines reflect the orderly settlement of eastern Colorado. Situated along 34, the town provides a window into the community infrastructure of Yuma County, including the Eckley Cemetery located just to the south. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the extensive network of county roads, such as County Rd U and County Rd 30, which partition the landscape into precise parcels for dryland farming and ranching.

Water resources are sparse but defining, with Chief Creek cutting across the northeastern corner and the North Fork Republican River winding through the southern reaches. Local social history is grounded by landmarks like the Bethel Community Hall, while the transit corridor of the railroad remains a central feature of the town's northern edge. The map documents the enduring rural layout of the early 21st century, where large-scale land management meets small-town civic life.