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1972 Map of Briggsdale

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Briggsdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Briggsdale anchors this high-plains landscape in Weld County, shown here as it transitioned into the early 1970s. The settlement's connection to earlier rail transportation is clearly marked by the Old Railroad Grade running north-south through the center of town. Agricultural infrastructure is evident near the rail line with the presence of Storage Bins, while the town's history is further grounded at the Briggsdale Cem just to the northwest.

The topography is dominated by the intricate drainage systems of Little Crow Creek and Crow Creek, which carve through the wide Crow Valley. To the east, the rising landforms of the Seven Cross Hills provide a distinct relief against the surrounding basin. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by Heart Reservoir, complete with its marked Spillway, capturing runoff from Willow Creek and Howard Creek.