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2016 Map of Living Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kiowa Creek and its associated tributaries carve a winding path through this portion of Adams County, shaping a landscape defined by intermittent watercourses and traditional land divisions. The settlement of Living Springs sits near the junction of several drainage systems, including Comanche Cr and Wolf Cr, illustrating the historical importance of these water sources in an arid region. Further north, the settlement of Comanche is situated along the upper reaches of the Kiowa drainage.

Modern infrastructure follows the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, with roads like Strasburg Rd and Wolf Creek Rd framing the sections. The engineering of the Henrylyn Canal in the northwest corner highlights the ongoing management of water resources. This survey also records distinct topographic features such as Long Draw, providing a detailed look at the local geography of the high plains east of the Front Range.