1902 Map of Greeley

About this map

The South Platte River and its complex network of irrigation ditches and tributaries anchor this turn-of-the-century landscape, where agriculture and early industry began to reshape the plains. Greeley serves as the regional hub, surrounded by a high density of reservoirs and named canals like the Greeley Ditch, which were essential for the area's development. The map reveals a land defined by early ranching and extraction, featuring family-named landmarks such as Todd's Ranch and Klug's Ranch, alongside early mining operations like the Black Prince Coal Mine and 3 Link Coal Mine.