2013 Map of Barnesville

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S Platte River defines the southern reach of this landscape, where complex irrigation infrastructure like the Empire Intake Canal and Riverside Intake Canal support the agricultural character of eastern Weld County. The small settlements of Barnesville and Matthews sit along a grid of county roads, connected by historical watercourses like Crow Creek. The map reveals a highly managed hydraulic environment, from the Greeley Number 2 Canal to the N Fork Ogilvy Ditch, illustrating how the High Plains were engineered for cultivation and livestock. Near the southern edge, the community of Kuner serves as a landmark point in this wide river valley, while further north, the presence of Wells Cow Camp reflects the region's enduring ranching heritage.