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2013 Map of Purcell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Purcell serves as the focal point for this landscape in the High Plains, situated at the junction of Co Road 90 and Co Road 49. The area is characterized by a sparse, working landscape where water management and ranching infrastructure are vital. Named landmarks like Joker Windmill, Pap Windmill, and Raven Windmill are scattered throughout, indicating the importance of groundwater for the region's agricultural viability.

Large portions of the northwestern quadrangle are preserved within the Pawnee National Grassland, including topographic features such as Eastman Basin. Drainage is defined by the wandering paths of Coal Creek and Wildhorse Creek, which feed into local catchments like Thomas Lake Reservoir and McGrew Reservoir. This mapping records the modern road grid and land divisions that continue to shape Weld County's rural character.