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2016 Map of Hawley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks define this portion of Otero County, where a complex system of waterways like the Rocky Ford Highline Canal, Catlin Canal, and Otero Canal distribute water across the semi-arid landscape. Small settlements such as Hawley and Roberta serve as focal points for the surrounding rural sections, while the community of Benton sits at a crossroads in the southeastern reach of the map.

The southwestern corner transitions into the protected federal lands of the Comanche National Grassland, highlighting the boundary between managed cropland and open prairie. Natural drainages including Timpas Cr and the Crooked Arroyo wind through the terrain, with the latter featuring the Crooked Arroyo Retention Co 2 Reservoir for flood control and water management. This detailed survey provides a clear view of the cadastral grid and the persistent importance of water infrastructure in eastern Colorado.