2022 Map of Barnesville

About this map

The South Platte River and its intricate network of irrigation systems define this portion of Weld County, illustrating the agricultural transformation of the High Plains. Small settlements like Barnesville and Matthews sit in the northern sections of the map, while Kuner occupies the southwestern corner near the riverbanks. The landscape is heavily marked by water management infrastructure, including the Greeley-Number 2 Canal, Empire Intake Canal, and Riverside Intake Canal, which divert vital water to the surrounding fields. For local historians and genealogists, the inclusion of Gerry Cem south of the N Fork Ogilvy Ditch provides a specific point of interest for family research. The extensive grid of county roads, such as Co RD 68 and Co RD 388, shows how the region was organized for farming and transport in the modern era.