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2019 Map of Atwood

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Atwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The South Platte River carves a diagonal path through this Logan County landscape, creating a complex network of irrigation and water management essential to the region's agricultural character. This 2019 survey documents the intricate system of man-made waterways including the North Sterling Canal, Pawnee Ditch, and Schneider Ditch, which divert water to the surrounding plains. The settlement of Atwood sits near the riverbanks, while the locality of Logan is situated further west along the canal's path.

Land use is further defined by aviation and river geography, with both Sterling Municipal Airport and Mertens Airport serving the area's transportation needs. The river itself creates unique terrain features such as Hadfield Island, while numerous named county roads like Co RD 28 and Co RD 14 establish a rigid grid across the high plains. This map captures the modern state of a Colorado landscape where natural watercourses and engineered canals dictate the patterns of human habitation.