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2022 Map of Iliff

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Iliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The South Platte River corridor dominates this Logan County landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation systems sustains the high plains agriculture of northeastern Colorado. The small settlement of Iliff serves as a central hub, situated along the BNSF Railway and near the banks of the river. The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex hydrographic system designed to move water across the semi-arid plains, including the North Sterling Outlet Canal, the Iliff Platte Valley Ditch, and the Lone Tree Ditch.

Smaller hamlets like Selma and Griff are positioned along the rail line, illustrating the historical importance of the railroad to these river-valley communities. Beyond the irrigated bottomlands, the landscape transitions into the draws and creeks that feed the Platte, such as Trap Draw, Sevenmile Cr, and Lewis Cr. Notable local landmarks like the Breidenbach Reservoir and McKenzie Pond provide essential water storage, while the rectilinear grid of county roads, including Co RD 56 and Co RD 52, provides a clear view of modern land division.