2013 Map of Hardin

About this map

The S Platte River corridor near Hardin defines the landscape of this Weld County region, revealing a complex network of 21st-century water management infrastructure. The map documents the intricate path of the Empire Intake Canal, the Riverside Intake Canal, and the Latham Ditch, which redirect water through the plains to support agricultural life. These engineered waterways parallel the natural course of Box Elder Cr and the river, illustrating the vital reliance on irrigation in eastern Colorado. Small settlements and local landmarks like Kuner and Seventy Ranch are situated along a grid of county roads and the diagonal corridor of US-34, which cuts through the township boundaries of T05N and T04N. The topography is marked by subtle elevation changes and depressions, characteristic of the Platte Valley bottomlands.