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2019 Map of Hardesty Reservoir

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hardesty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Fowler sits at the northern edge of this agricultural landscape in Otero County, where water management is central to the region's character. The intricate network of irrigation is anchored by the Oxford Farmers Ditch and the Rocky Ford Highline Canal, which navigate the terrain along with natural drainages like Chicosa Cr and Mustang Cr. These man-made and natural water systems illustrate the long-standing irrigation efforts required to sustain farming in this semi-arid part of Colorado.

Transportation and infrastructure define the area south of the settlement, with the Fowler Airport providing a local hub for aviation. The landscape is marked by the distinctive topography of Hungerford Hollow and a grid of rural roads, including Co RD 2 and Co RD HH. The transition from the town center to the open plains highlights the intersection of municipal development and the rural grid system that organizes the surrounding territory.