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2010 Map of Schafer Reservoir

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Schafer Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Big Sandy Creek flows through the southeastern portion of this landscape, carving a low-lying drainage system through the plains of Cheyenne County. The terrain is defined by a rigid grid of local thoroughfares, such as County Rd 2L and County Rd 46, which illustrate the systematic land division of the High Plains. Evidence of local ranching and water management is centered around Schafer Reservoir and the nearby Sanders Ranch at the southern edge of the quadrangle.

A notable topographic feature, Schoolhouse Gulch, cuts through the western section of the map, hinting at former local landmarks or school districts that once served the rural population. The primary artery, County Rd 44, provides the main transit corridor across this open country. This survey reflects the modern agricultural footprint in eastern Colorado, where traditional ranching names persist alongside a modern highway and reservoir infrastructure.