2010 Map of Gowanda

About this map

Saint Vrain Creek meanders through this portion of Weld County, defining a landscape shaped by a sophisticated network of early 21st-century irrigation infrastructure. The map documents an intricate system of water management, including the Lupton Bottom Ditch, Coal Ridge Ditch, and Last Chance Ditch, which support numerous reservoirs such as McKay Reservoir, Lake Thomas, and B L Swift Reservoir. Small settlements like Harney, Mead, and Rinn anchor the region, while the presence of the Little Ash Mine and Gentry Mine near the southern boundary points to the area's industrial history. Aviation is also prominent, with the Rancho De Aereo Airport and Frontier Airstrip located near the intersection of major transport corridors. The Pearl Howlett School remains a notable community landmark, set amidst a developing residential grid that contrasts with the traditional agricultural and mining operations.