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2011 Map of Jordan SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jordan SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Dry Creek and its many tributaries define this section of Garfield County, where ranching infrastructure and seasonal water management are central to the landscape. The numerous small reservoirs and named dams, such as Alexander Dam, Karen Number 7 Dam, and Harbaugh Number 3 Dam, reveal a highly managed hydraulic system designed for livestock and land use in this arid region. The drainage patterns are further marked by distinct geological features like Oliver Coulee and Van Coulten Coulee, which channel runoff toward the primary creek beds.

Transportation in this area is limited to a few arterial routes like Haxby Rd and Harbaugh Rd, which provide access to these isolated properties. In the southern portion of the map, the Sand Creek Bridge provides a key crossing point over Sand Creek near where Second Creek joins the flow. This map documents the essential connection between family-named land features and the local geography of the high plains in the early 21st century.