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1950 Map of Wiggins SW

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Kiowa School stands as a central point of reference in this high-plains landscape, where the confluence of several seasonal waterways dictates the local geography. The drainage patterns of Kiowa Creek, Goose Creek, and Mule Creek carve subtle paths across the terrain, reflecting the arid environment of eastern Colorado during the mid-century. Significant surveying markers such as the Base Line and the county boundaries for Weld, Adams, and Morgan counties intersect here, defining the administrative grid of the region. A notable vestige of early water management is the Nile Ditch (Aband), appearing as an abandoned irrigation feature that hints at past attempts to divert the erratic flow of Rock Creek for agricultural use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain