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2010 Map of Erie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lafayette and Erie anchor this landscape, revealing a high-plains geography defined by extensive coal mining history and complex water management. The subterranean legacy of the Northern Colorado Coal Field is visible through numerous named sites such as the Columbine Mine, Boulder Valley Mine, and Pallotts Coal Workings. These industrial sites are interspersed with agricultural infrastructure, specifically an intricate network of irrigation channels like the Lower Boulder Ditch and Boulder and Weld County Ditch that sustain the local basins.

Water storage is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Panama Reservoir Number 1 and Thomas Reservoir. Small settlements and transit points like Canfield, Tabor, and Ninemile Corner dot the corridors between larger towns. Aviation history is also represented by specialized landing strips including Tri-County Airport and Leyners Hayfield Airport, serving the community alongside the prominent topographic features of Standley Hill and Pleasant View Ridge.