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2019 Map of Florence SE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Florence SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Florence and its southern agricultural hinterland are defined by the intricate water management systems essential to the Colorado landscape. South of the town center, the Union Highland Cem sits near the northern boundary, while the Florence City Water Reservoirs manage local resources. The landscape is carved by numerous watercourses, including the prominent Hardscrabble Cr and Mineral Cr, which navigate the varying elevations between Tennant Gulch and Richie Gulch.

Evidence of historical irrigation and water rights is visible through the Minnequa Canal and the Ciperts and Chapson Ditch, which cut across the terrain to support local homesteads and ranching operations. Near the border of Fremont and Custer counties, the small settlement of Sikes marks a junction in the local road network, where CO Hwy 298 meets a series of county roads like CO Rd 105 and CO Rd 19C.