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1972 Map of Briggsdale

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Briggsdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Briggsdale stands as the primary hub of this high plains landscape in Weld County, shown here during the early 1970s. The settlement pattern is defined by the drainage of Crow Creek and its tributaries, including Little Crow Creek and Willow Creek, which carve winding paths through the undulating terrain. A significant hydrological feature is the Heart Reservoir, complete with its Spillway, which serves as a vital water management point for this arid region.

The map reveals the intersection of agriculture and community life, with Storage Bins and a designated Oil Well signaling the area's resource-based economy. To the south of the main town site, Crow Valley Park offers a glimpse into local recreation, while the Briggsdale Cem provides a point of interest for genealogical researchers. Further east, the prominent Seven Cross Hills dominate the topography, illustrating the natural barriers that shaped local road placement and early land use.