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2022 Map of Russellville Gulch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Russellville Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Elizabeth sits on the eastern edge of this landscape where the high plains of Elbert County meet the canyon-cut terrain of Douglas County. The hydrology of the area is defined by the northward flow of Cherry Cr, which is fed by tributaries like W Cherry Cr and E Cherry Cr, along with the Goodrich Ditch irrigation feature. These watercourses have carved significant landforms such as Russellville Gulch and Wildcat Canyon, creating a varied topography that contrasts with the developing residential areas.

Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with Russellville Rd and S Russellville Rd providing primary access through the drainage. Small-scale aviation is represented by the Reed Hollow Ranch Airport and Buffalo Airport, while recreational paths like the Inner Canyon Trl and East Canyon Trl navigate the steeper breaks near Lake Gulch. The Franktown Parker FPR-1 Reservoir stands as a significant point of water management in this dry upland environment.