1960 Map of Cobb Lake

About this map

The Larimer and Weld County line divides this agricultural landscape as it appeared in the mid-twentieth century, characterized by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. Water management is the primary driver of settlement patterns here, evidenced by the presence of Cobb Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, and several smaller basins like Clark Reservoir and Morris Reservoir. The map illustrates the vital role of man-made waterways such as the Windsor Ditch and Cowan Lateral in supporting the high plains farms.