1971 Map of Old Baldy

About this map

Old Baldy rises as a prominent landmark in this northeastern Colorado landscape, anchoring a terrain defined by subtle elevation changes and an expansive, open character. The map, based on 1970s field data with mid-1980s updates, depicts a rural area where human presence is marked by a systematic grid of section lines and isolated infrastructure. Numerous wells are scattered across the quadrangle, indicating the vital importance of groundwater management for the agricultural or ranching operations of Yuma County. Other features like the Wm water markers further emphasize the technical efforts to monitor and utilize the region's resources. This survey illustrates the steady, regulated development of the High Plains, where the geometry of the township and range system—shown through T. 5 N. T. 4 N. and R. 46 W. R. 45 W.—superimposes a structured human order over the natural rises of the land.