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1979 Map of South of Flagler

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of South of Flagler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The South Fork Republican River cuts through the High Plains landscape of eastern Colorado, defining the central hydrology of this Kit Carson Co. region. Compiled from mid-1970s aerial photography, the map reveals a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural territory characterized by wide drainages and intermittent water sources. The meandering paths of Sand Creek and Spring Creek join the river system, reflecting the area's dependence on seasonal flow and groundwater management.

Evidence of local resource extraction and water infrastructure is scattered across the township lines, including multiple sites labeled as Well and several instances of a Gravel Pit. These features, along with a solitary Tank, highlight the practical adaptations required for life in this arid section of the state during the late twentieth century. The terrain is marked by subtle elevation changes and drainage patterns rather than dense settlement, offering a clear view of the rural landscape before more modern developments.