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1978 Map of Galatea NE
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1978 Map of Galatea NE

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Rush Creek meanders through the arid High Plains landscape of eastern Colorado, defining the primary drainage pattern of this Cheyenne County territory. The 1970s terrain is characterized by sparse water resources, with isolated Well sites and several Tanks providing necessary hydration for cattle ranching in the open range. In the southeastern portion of the map, the named location of Jacobs serves as a small waypoint for local history and genealogy research. Economic activity in the area is represented by a Gravel Pit located south of the creek, while the presence of established fence lines across the sectioned grid reflects the ongoing agricultural division of the prairie. This survey captures a moment of quiet continuity in the rural Colorado interior, where land use remains closely tied to the available hydrology of the Wells.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain