2011 Map of Hereford SE

About this map

Adams and Bunker Reservoir Number 3 and its associated infrastructure define the northwest corner of this Colorado high plains landscape. The area is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Little Crow Creek, Geary Creek, and Crow Creek, which reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid region. Traces of human activity and resource extraction are scattered throughout the quadrangle, notably at the Grover Mine and the McKay Windmill. The land is meticulously subdivided by a grid of county roads, such as County Rd-79 and County Rd-108, indicating a highly organized agricultural or ranching geography. Engineering for land conservation is evident at the Edward Madigan Erosion Control Dam Number 1, highlighting localized efforts to manage the sparse but vital water flow through the northern Colorado landscape.