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2022 Map of Elba

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Elba sits within the high plains of Washington County, representing a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of eastern Colorado's agricultural landscape. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Hell Cr, which winds through the central and northwestern sections of the quadrangle. This area is organized by a rigid grid of county roads, including Co Rd 29 and Co Rd 26, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System.

The map reveals the intersection of Township 1 South and Township 2 South across Ranges 51 and 52 West, illustrating how the land was partitioned for homesteading and ranching. The lack of dense development underscores the region's reliance on large-scale land use, with small stock ponds and drainage features like Hell Cr serving as critical landmarks in an otherwise open horizon. For researchers, the placement of Elba and the surrounding road network provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure maintained by Washington County into the early 21st century.