2019 Map of Battle Canyon

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Weld County, where the topography is defined by the incision of Sidney Draw and the drainage network of Twomile Creek. This modern survey reveals a largely uninhabited expanse of protected prairie, punctuated by intermittent water features like Uhl Reservoir and Cedar Cr. The section-line road network, including Co Rd 145 and Tower Rd, provides the primary structure for navigating this corner of the state, where the dramatic Battle Canyon cuts through the eastern edge of the quadrangle. For researchers, the map clearly delineates the complex jurisdictional boundaries of the national grassland across various townships, including t11n r57w and t12n r56w, illustrating the mosaic of public and private land typical of the region's ranching and conservation history.