2019 Map of Dearfield

About this map

Dearfield and Canton represent the primary settlements within this Weld County landscape, where the managed waters of the South Platte River define the local geography. The map reveals a complex hydraulic system vital to the region's agricultural character, including the Riverside Intake Canal, Empire Intake Canal, and Bijou Canal. These man-made features diverted water into significant storage areas such as the Riverside Reservoir and Seventy Holes Lake, reflecting the intensive water management required for High Plains settlement. Seasonal drainage is further marked by Lost Cr and Sanborn Draw, which cut through the surrounding terrain. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure in the early twenty-first century, showing the grid of county roads that connects these isolated communities and the industrial-scale irrigation projects that sustain them.