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2010 Map of Falcon NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Colorado Springs serves as the focal point for this survey, illustrating the rapid suburban expansion into the high plains during the early 21st century. The map highlights the transition from traditional grazing lands to modern residential developments, particularly in the western half of the quadrangle. Several historic agricultural operations remain visible on the landscape, including Wolf Ranch and Hyatt Ranch, providing a window into the region's ranching heritage.

Hydrological features are dominated by seasonal drainages such as Cottonwood Creek and Sand Creek, which dictate the topography of the developing neighborhoods. In the eastern portion, the Banning Lewis Ranch landscape remains more open, featuring the Banning Lewis Reservoir Number 1 and its associated Banning Lewis Number 1 Dam. Other specialized landmarks, such as the G W Flanders Ranch Strip and the settlement at Shirley, offer specific points of interest for local historians and land-use researchers.