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2010 Map of Hardesty Reservoir

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hardesty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Apishapa River winds through this landscape south of Fowler, where the high plains of Otero County are defined by a complex network of man-made irrigation systems. Essential water management features like the Rocky Ford Highline Canal and the Oxford Farmers Ditch trace the contours of the land, illustrating the vital role of water rights and engineering in Colorado agriculture. Near the western edge, Hardesty Reservoir and the accompanying Hardesty Dam provide critical storage, while Hungerford Lake sits to the north.

Rural life is anchored by the Arnold and Harriman Ranch and an extensive grid of section-line roads, such as County Rd 1 and County Rd 4. The presence of the Fowler Airport further emphasizes the infrastructure required to support this expansive ranching and farming community. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns from Chicosa Creek into the broader river basin, showing how the natural and built environments are closely integrated.