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2013 Map of Matheson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Matheson serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, situated along the primary corridor of Us-24 E and Broadway Ave. The settlement is defined by its grid of local streets, including Main St, which anchors the small community against the open terrain of Elbert County. To the east, Matheson Hill rises above the town, providing a distinct topographical landmark in an area otherwise shaped by subtle drainages.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the local geography, evidenced by the Big Sandy Cr Watershed S-23 Reservoir and Big Sandy Cr Watershed S-22 Reservoir located south of the main settlement. These reservoirs, along with the meandering path of Big Sandy Creek and the headwaters of N Rush Cr, illustrate the importance of water catchment and drainage in this agricultural region. The map also traces the winding courses of Willow Gulch and various county roads like Resolis Rd that connect the isolated farmsteads of the eastern plains.