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1982 Map of Greeley

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Greeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The South Platte River and Cache la Poudre River converge near Greeley, anchoring a landscape defined by extensive irrigation and energy extraction. This 1982 map illustrates the complex water management system of the northern Front Range, featuring numerous storage sites like Lower Latham Reservoir, Milton Reservoir, and Fossil Creek Reservoir that support the region's agricultural base. To the southwest, the Spindle Oil Field and scattered coal operations such as the Buddy Mine and Imperial Mine highlight the industrial footprint of the era.

Transportation corridors follow the water and rail lines, with the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads connecting settlements like Platteville, Fort Lupton, and La Salle. Away from the river bottoms, the terrain transitions into the Sand Hills and Prospect Valley, where smaller communities such as Spanish Village and Dearfield sit alongside several regional airfields, including Greeley Municipal Airport.