2011 Map of Dover

About this map

Lone Tree Creek and its seasonal tributaries define the landscape of this portion of Weld County. The settlement of Dover sits at a central crossroads, surrounded by a grid of rural routes that facilitate movement through this high plains environment. Water management is a central theme of the geography here, evidenced by the series of catchments such as Giffon Number 1 Reservoir and Giffon Number 2 Reservoir along the creek beds. Further south, Dover Reservoir and its associated Dover Dam highlight the engineering required to sustain agriculture and local needs. Other drainages, including Spring Creek and Little Owl Creek, cut through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the region during a time of modern rural development.