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2022 Map of Galeton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Galeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The agricultural community of Galeton serves as the central hub for this high plains landscape in Weld County. This modern survey illustrates the critical infrastructure required for water management in a semi-arid region, dominated by an intricate network of irrigation systems including the Eaton Ditch and the Greeley Number 2 Canal. These waterways feed numerous local catchments such as Cole Reservoir, Mason Reservoir, and Faber Reservoir, which are vital to the local farming economy.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the protected open space of the Pawnee National Grassland. The map also captures specialized land uses such as the Hay Fever Farm Airport and small water bodies like Saxton Lake. This documentation of the section-line road system and drainage patterns, including Willow Cr and Owl Creek, provides a detailed view of how the land is organized for modern production and conservation.