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2022 Map of Watkins SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Coal Creek and Box Elder Creek flow north through this high plains landscape at the border of Arapahoe and Elbert counties. The map captures a transition between traditional ranching land and modern residential development, visible in the winding network of roads such as Shenandoah Dr and Lariat Loop in the southeastern quadrant. The topography is defined by the subtle drainage of Hay Gulch and the presence of the Harrington Ranch Airport to the north.

Local transportation is anchored by historic thoroughfares like E Smoky Hill Rd and Co Rd 194, which cross the undulating terrain. The layout of rural routes like Tom Bay Rd and specialized trails including Carlson Trl and Centennial Trl illustrates the evolving land use in this part of Colorado. This 2022 survey provides a clear view of the interface between natural watercourses and the expanding human footprint on the edge of the Denver basin.