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2010 Map of Fort Lupton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Platte River corridor defines the geography of this Weld County region, where a complex network of irrigation infrastructure supports the agricultural valley. The town of Fort Lupton serves as the central hub, surrounded by an intricate system of water management including the Fulton Ditch, Brantner Ditch, and Brighton Ditch. These waterways, alongside several smaller laterals and canals, illustrate the intensive land use required for high-plains farming.

Evidence of local industry and community life is found at the Alpha Mine and the Hillside Cemetery, while the northern residential expansion is marked by Aristocrat Ranchettes. To the south, the Delventhal Farm Airport sits near the border of Brighton, highlighting the mix of rural aviation and suburban growth. Numerous water storage sites, such as H A Smith Reservoir and the Munger Reservoir Number 1, dot the landscape, essential for maintaining the valley's productivity.