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2022 Map of Hartsel

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hartsel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork South Platte River and the South Fork South Platte River defines this high-altitude landscape near the settlement of Hartsel. This area is characterized by a sophisticated network of historical irrigation and water management features, including the Bathouse Ditch, Reinecker Ditch, and the Big Thompson Ditch. These waterways support the ranching and agricultural life that has long centered around this Park County crossroads.

Local landmarks such as Bald Hill and Reinecker Ridge overlook the valley floor, while the Hartsel Hot Springs and the nearby Hartsel Cem offer significant touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. The presence of named drainages like Sevenmile Gulch and Threemile Gulch, alongside various springs such as Badger Spring, illustrates the vital importance of water resources in this part of the Colorado interior during the early 21st century.