1972 Map of Briggsdale

About this map

Briggsdale anchors this northern Colorado landscape, established as a central point for the surrounding dryland farming community in Weld County. The 1972 topography reveals a mix of agricultural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns, with the townsite featuring concentrated Storage Bins and the nearby Briggsdale Cem. The area is defined by its water management, seen in the Heart Reservoir and its Spillway, along with smaller catchments like Murphy Res. These water sources are fed by an intricate network of seasonal flows including Little Crow Creek, Willow Creek, and Howard Creek. To the east, the terrain rises into the distinctive Seven Cross Hills, while the Crow Valley Park provides a managed green space near the central settlement. The map documents the persistent agricultural footprint of the region, where numerous Well locations and a solitary Oil Well reflect the area's reliance on both surface and subsurface resources.