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2013 Map of Holly NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Holly NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high plains of eastern Prowers County are defined here by a sophisticated network of water management, essential for the ranching and agricultural operations of the region. Amity Canal and Amity Canal Rd traverse the southern portion of the landscape, supplemented by specialized irrigation features like the Chenoweth Lateral, Dober Lateral, and the evocatively named E Fork Dead Ditch. These man-made channels intersect with the natural drainage of Wild Horse Creek and its various tributaries, including Pauls Arroyo and West Wild Horse Creek.

Human activity is anchored by established family operations, notably Cramblet Ranch and Klama Ranch, which reflect the enduring settlement patterns of this arid territory. The geography is structured by a rigorous grid of county roads, with labels such as Co Road Railroad and Co Road VV providing a clear framework for local transit between sections of the Public Land Survey System. This survey captures a moment in the early 21st century when traditional ranching footprints remained primary landmarks in the rural Colorado landscape.