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2013 Map of Hardesty Reservoir

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hardesty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The town of Fowler serves as a northern anchor for this landscape, where the plains are defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-plains agriculture. Essential water infrastructure like the Rocky Ford Highline Canal and the Oxford Farmers Ditch traverse the terrain, highlighting the region's long-standing dependence on managed water rights. This reliance is further illustrated by the presence of Hardesty Reservoir and Hungerford Lake, which sit amidst a grid of county roads that mark the transition from Pueblo to Otero County.

Down in the southern reaches, the Apishapa River and Mustang Cr provide natural drainage through the draws and flats. The map documents localized landmarks such as the Arnold and Harriman Ranch and the Fowler Airport, offering a clear view of the rural development and land use patterns in this part of Colorado during the early twenty-first century. The intersection of natural watercourses and man-made canals reveals the persistent effort to cultivate this semi-arid environment.