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2017 Map of Hillside

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hillside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hillside marks a point of activity in this section of Garfield County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage coulees and ephemeral waterways. The geography is dominated by the southeastern flow of Thompson Cr and its tributaries, including the W Fork Thompson Cr. Water management in this arid ranching country is evident at the McWilliams Reservoir, a vital catchment situated near the divide between local basins.

Several named landmarks provide reference points for local history and land use, such as Artz Coulee in the north and Bickels Coulee to the southwest. The presence of Red Butte Cr and various topographic features like Flannery Coulee and Douglas Coulee illustrate the weathered prairie terrain. This 2017 survey reflects the modern rural infrastructure of the region, anchored by the path of Highway 59 as it cuts across the township lines of the Big Dry Creek drainage area.