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1969 Map of Noonen Reservoir SW, 1973 Print
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1969 Map of Noonen Reservoir SW

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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East Bijou Creek and its associated tributaries carve through this high plains landscape at the border of Arapahoe and Elbert counties. In the late 1960s, the southwestern corner of the quadrangle is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Union Pacific railroad, which runs parallel to the creek bed. This transit corridor stands in contrast to the sparsely settled interior, where the land is marked by natural landmarks like Lowland and Badger. The map reveals an economy of resource extraction and ranching, evidenced by the scattered distribution of a Gravel Pit, an Oil Well, and various water wells. These small-scale industrial marks, alongside drainage systems like First Creek and Muddy Creek, provide a clear picture of how water and rail shaped land use in this open Colorado territory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain