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2016 Map of Red Top Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Red Top Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Red Top Ranch is the namesake of this 2016 survey, representing the ranching character of Pueblo County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, visible through numerous family-named and utilitarian impoundments such as Studebaker Reservoir, Doyle Reservoir, and the School Section Reservoir. These features, alongside Peck Spring and Airy Spring, illustrate the vital role of water rights and storage in this arid portion of the Colorado plains.

Drainage systems like Chicosa Creek and Peterson Creek cut through the terrain, leading into prominent topographic breaks like McElhaney Canyon and Myers Canyon. The presence of the Cone Pinnacle provides a distinct navigational landmark amidst the rolling sections. The map also records the Public Land Survey System grid, with various reservoirs situated in specific sections to support the area's agricultural and livestock economy.