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2010 Map of Dearfield

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dearfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dearfield and the surrounding high plains of Weld County are defined by a complex network of water management systems essential to the region's agricultural life. The South Platte River meanders across the landscape, feeding into a series of engineered waterways including the Bijou Canal, Empire Intake Canal, and the Riverside Intake Canal. These arteries support local ranching operations such as the Eagles Nest Ranch, Reverse K Four Ranch, and the F Quarter Circle Ranch.

The presence of Riverside Reservoir and smaller features like Seventy Holes Lake highlight the critical role of water storage in this arid environment. The settlement of Canton sits near the Bijou Dam, illustrating the historical development of river-adjacent communities. This map documents a landscape where natural features like Lost Creek and Sanborn Draw intersect with human-made infrastructure to sustain the economy of the Colorado plains.