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2010 Map of Fountain SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hammer Ranch and Williams Ranch anchor this landscape of the High Plains, where the terrain is defined more by its water management and homestead heritage than by urban development. The drainage of Fountain Creek and Chico Creek dictates the layout of the region, supported by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure such as the Hanover Ditch Number 1 and the Eder Bannister Ditch.

Tracing the section lines and rural routes reveals a pattern of large-scale landholdings, including the Paige Ranch and Totten Ranch, situated along thoroughfares like Hanover Rd and S Meridian Rd. This 2010 survey documents a ranching landscape where the struggle for water is etched into the map through features like the Jackson and Burke Ditch, illustrating the essential connection between the local drainages and the survival of the High Plains agricultural economy.