2012 Map of Veteran

About this map

The small unincorporated community of Veteran serves as a focal point in this portion of Goshen County, where the high plains landscape is defined by extensive ranching operations and water management. Named family holdings like the E G House Ranch, K Yorges Ranch, and Carlson Ranch are connected by a geometric grid of county roads, illustrating the legacy of the Homestead Act and the structured land division of the West. Significant water resources including Eaton Reservoir, Yorges Reservoir, and Likins Reservoir suggest the critical importance of irrigation and livestock watering in this arid environment. Natural landmarks such as Red Bill Hill, Little Red Bill Hill, and Millies Hill rise above the surrounding terrain, providing orientation across the vast open country.