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2019 Map of Hobson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hobson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Arkansas River carves through the landscape of the Colorado high plains, anchoring a network of vital irrigation infrastructure like the Hobson Ditch and the Minnequa Canal. The small settlements of Hobson and Siloam mark the primary points of human residence within this rural expanse, which straddles the boundary between Fremont and Pueblo counties. The topography is defined by intricate drainage patterns, where seasonal waters flow through Richie Gulch and Fred Rohr Gulch toward the central river valley.

Local transport follows the natural contours of the land, with Siloam RD and Old Portland RD connecting these dispersed ranching or agricultural sites. Along the river, specialized access points such as the Pueblo Res river access NW indicate the area's transition into recreational or managed water space. Tributaries like Beaver Cr and Red Creek further illustrate the watershed's complexity in this semi-arid environment.