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1970 Map of Yellowbank Creek

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Yellowbank Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mustang Creek and Yellowbank Creek carve their way through this high plains landscape of Pueblo County during the early 1970s. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential for ranching and perhaps military use, notably the Bombing Range Reservoir and Stauder Reservoir. Named landmarks such as Weinegar Windmill, Derringer Windmill, and the Altman Windmill suggest a history of family-held land and agricultural development, while the Evans Well and various pumping stations underscore the importance of groundwater in this arid terrain.

Several smaller catchment areas like Schoolhouse Reservoir, Baldwin Reservoir, and Bull Pasture Reservoir are dispersed across the quadrangle, connected by draws and arroyos. A distinct industrial presence is found at the Big Pit near the southern edge, while the northern sections are defined by Hardesty Draw and the upper reaches of South Chicosa Creek. The topography is characterized by subtle elevation changes and dry basins like Dry Lake, illustrating the harsh but managed environment of the Colorado plains.