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2010 Map of Hayden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Yampa River corridor defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the settlement of Hayden anchors a region deeply tied to resource extraction. Moving south from the river, the terrain transitions into a dense network of coal mining operations and water management systems. The industrial footprint is evident through numerous named sites such as the Hayden Gulch Coal Mine and Grassy Creek Coal Company Mine Number One, reflecting the area's long-standing energy economy.

Water security in this arid environment is highlighted by an extensive collection of reservoirs and irrigation works, including Emrich Reservoir, Greasewood Flat Reservoir, and multiple basins named for J.C. Temple, such as John C Temple Reservoir Number 2. These features, alongside the Cary Ditch and Shelton Ditch, illustrate the complex engineering required to support both the mining industry and local agriculture in the various drainages like Smuin Gulch and Hubberson Gulch.