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2013 Map of Padroni

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high plains of Logan County are defined here by a sophisticated network of water management, centering on the settlement of Padroni. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical infrastructure of the N Sterling Outlet Canal and its numerous laterals, including N Sterling Lateral Number 17 and N Sterling Lateral Number 19, which divert water across the arid landscape. The small communities of Buchanan and Jessica sit along a grid of section roads, representing the enduring agricultural footprint of the region.

Natural drainage patterns like Sevenmile Creek and Beall Creek intersect with these man-made diversions, highlighting the area's transition into an irrigated farming economy. Distinctive landmarks such as the Sevenmile Water Hole and the topographical feature known as Trap Draw offer specific points of interest for those studying the local geography and historical land use of northeastern Colorado.