2011 Map of Briggsdale

About this map

Briggsdale sits as the primary settlement in this corner of Weld County, characterized by a grid of streets and a community hub near Crow Valley Park. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and pastoral utility, where water management is paramount. Numerous windmills, including Arrowhead Windmill and Lee Windmill, are scattered across the high plains, marking the reliance on groundwater for livestock and homesteads. The drainage of Crow Creek and its tributaries, such as Little Crow Creek, weave through the terrain, occasionally interrupted by man-made structures like Heart Dam and its associated Heart Reservoir. This 2011 survey captures the area's mix of public lands and private ranching, anchored by local landmarks such as the Briggsdale Cemetery and the Crow Valley Recreation Area, which provide a window into the social and historical geography of this prairie community.