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2013 Map of Fort Morgan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fort Morgan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The S Platte River corridor dominates this high-plains landscape, carving through the center of Fort Morgan and Log Lane Village. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex water management system essential to the region, featuring an intricate network of irrigation and transport channels including the Riverside Intake Canal, the Deuel and Snyder Canal, and the Upper Platte and Beaver Canal. These man-made waterways sit alongside natural features like Bijou Creek and several large pond complexes, such as the Reid Ponds and Muir Ponds.

Local landmarks and infrastructure are well-documented, from the Fort Morgan Municipal Airport in the north to the Rainbow Bridge crossing the river. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Riverside Cem, the Presbyterian Church Columbarium, and the campus of Morgan Community College. To the north, the terrain transitions into a series of draws and canyons, including Porter Canyon and Box Canyon, showing the shift from the fertile river valley to the higher, arid plateaus.