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2016 Map of Fowler

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fowler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Arkansas River and its intricate network of irrigation channels define the landscape of this southern Colorado corridor, where the town of Fowler serves as a central hub. This survey illustrates the vital water management systems that have sustained the region, including the Colorado Canal, the Oxford-Farmers Ditch, and the Rocky Ford Highline Canal. These man-made waterways crisscross the valley floor, supporting agricultural operations between the small settlements of Pultney and Hamlet.

The map reveals the intersection of three counties—Pueblo, Crowley, and Otero—near the waterway junctions. Local history is anchored by sites like the Fowler Cem and the residential grid of Fowler, which includes named streets such as W Pitkin Ave and E Santa Fe Ave. The topography transitions from the river bottomlands up toward the Nepesta Hills, showing the proximity of the rail line to the Otero Canal and the natural drainage of Chicosa Creek.