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2016 Map of Virginia Dale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Virginia Dale stands as a focal point in this high-plains landscape along the border of Colorado and Wyoming. The settlement's historical significance as a western transit point is underscored by the presence of the Overland Trail Stage Station Cem, marking the path of early travelers through the region. This 2016 survey illustrates the deep-rooted local history through numerous burial grounds, including the Boyd Family Cem and the Murchland Family Cem.

Dramatic geological features such as Lovers Leap, Table Mtn, and Red Mtn rise above the drainage systems of Dale Cr and Deadman Cr. In the southern portion of the map, the N Fork Cache la Poudre River flows into Halligan Reservoir, a significant water feature in this arid terrain. Modern development is represented by the Abbey of Saint Walburga Cem and a network of rural roads that navigate the complex canyons and gulches.