
Sproch Cem and Sakala Cem mark the rural landscape of eastern Colorado on this modern survey of the High Plains. Located along the southern edge of the sheet, the village of Ramah sits near the crossing of Big Sandy Creek, a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and a sparse, grid-based road network. The terrain is characterized by the divide between drainage basins, where East Bijou Creek and E Bijou Cr flow northward while Reed Springs Cr and the larger Big Sandy Cr carry water toward the southeast. Landowners and genealogists will find interest in localized landmarks like Sproch Reservoir Number 1, which reflects the critical role of water management in this prairie environment. The map preserves the exact placement of township and range lines across the Elbert and El Paso county boundary, providing a clear reference for historic property research.
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1953 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Big Gulch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Fondis
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Bijou SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Ramah South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Ramah North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Alta Vista
USGS Topo · 1:24,000