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2016 Map of Hayden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hayden serves as the focal point for this landscape where high-altitude agriculture and water management dominate the terrain. The Yampa River flows across the northern reaches of the quadrangle, flanked by irrigation infrastructure like the Shelton Ditch, Cary Ditch, and Walker Ditch. These waterways reflect the historical engineering required to support ranching and farming in the semi-arid Colorado climate.

Away from the river valley, the topography is defined by numerous drainage systems such as Smuin Gulch, Dill Gulch, and Hubberson Gulch. Several upland water storage sites are mapped, including John C Temple Reservoir Number 1, Lake Emrich, and the Greasewood Flat Reservoir. These features, alongside the Yampa HQ trail, illustrate a landscape meticulously partitioned for water rights and grazing, providing essential data for those studying the land use and hydrology of Routt County.