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2022 Map of Granada NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Bristol anchors the southern edge of this high plains landscape, situated near the intersection of N Labelle Ave and the regional road network. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of water management essential for prairie agriculture, most notably the prominent Amity Canal and Deadman Ditch. These man-made watercourses cut across the natural drainage patterns of ephemeral streams like Buffalo Creek and Skeff Cr.

A precise grid of section lines and county roads, such as Amity Canal Rd, reveals the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Prowers County landscape. The topography transitions from the flatter agricultural reaches near the canal to the more dissected drainage of Boggs Cr and Buffalo Cr further north, illustrating the delicate balance of irrigation and natural geography in this portion of eastern Colorado.