2022 Map of Hereford NW

About this map

Eagle Rock Reservoir and the stark geological formations of Chalk Bluffs anchor this high-plains landscape in northern Weld County. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of ephemeral drainages, including Bull Canyon in the northwest and the winding paths of Simpson Cr, Geary Cr, and Porter Creek. These watercourses dictate the local topography, carving shallow valleys through the open range. A rigid grid of rural corridors, such as Co RD 67 and Co RD 124, cuts across the natural drainage patterns, illustrating the intersection of modern county infrastructure with the traditional grazing lands of the Colorado-Wyoming border region. This survey captures the area's transition from open prairie to a more structured agricultural and resource-managed environment.