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2016 Map of Hanover

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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The high plains of eastern Colorado are defined by managed water and vast ranching acreage in this 2016 survey of Hanover. The settlement's geographic orientation centers on the intersection of Hanover Rd and S Peyton Hwy, while its agricultural character is marked by the presence of Hanover Ditch Number 1 and various irrigation catchments. The landscape is primarily shaped by the drainage of Chico Cr and its tributaries, supporting essential water resources for local livestock and homesteads.

Local history and lineage are anchored by the Chico Basin Cem in the northern portion of the quadrangle. Significant water storage features such as Curiton Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, and J N Holland Reservoir Number 2 reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. Roads like Apelt Ranch Rd and Chisman Ln hint at the family names and established landholdings that comprise this rural El Paso and Pueblo County borderland.