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1972 Map of Grover SE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Grover SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Sidney and Hoffman occupy a high plains landscape defined by the drainage systems of North Pawnee Creek and Wild Horse Creek. Surveyed in the early 1970s, this portion of Weld County illustrates the sparse ranching and resource extraction patterns of the era. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief where Sidney Draw cuts through the plains, creating a network of ridges and draws.

Evidence of human activity is scattered across the township lines, including a prominent Radio Tower and an isolated Mill. The map also documents the search for subterranean resources, with several Drill Hole and Well locations noted in the northern sections. This 1:24,000 scale survey provides a precise look at the land division and water management of the region before further modern development, captured through photogrammetric methods and field checking.