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1978 Map of Metz Springs

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Metz Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The high plains of eastern Colorado, where the boundaries of Lincoln, Crowley, and Kiowa counties converge, are defined here by a sparse but vital network of water sources. Arid drainage patterns like Sand Arroyo and the North Fork Mustang Creek dominate the landscape, providing the topographic relief in an otherwise subtle terrain. The prominence of Metz Springs and scattered wells indicates the essential nature of groundwater for ranching and settlement in this portion of the state during the late 1970s.

Human activity is recorded through small-scale landmarks such as the Gravel Pit and isolated bodies of water like Roundtree Lake and Blakeman Lake. Higher elevations are marked by Wild Horse Point and the Black Hills, while the label Metz identifies a specific geographic point in the northern section. This survey captures a transitional landscape of the Great Plains, illustrating how property lines and county borders intersect with the natural flow of ephemeral creeks.