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2013 Map of Johnstown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Johnstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Agricultural development and complex water management define the border between Larimer and Weld counties in this 2013 study. The landscape is dominated by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Hillsboro Ditch, Handy Ditch, and the Farmers Extension Canal, which feed numerous local reservoirs like Hill Lake and Minnie Reservoir. These waterworks supported the region's dairy industry, evidenced by facilities such as the Second Wind Dairy, M and J Dairy, and Longs Peak Dairy.

Central to this map is the town of Johnstown, alongside smaller settlements and railroad-related sites such as Elwell, Bunyan, and Buda. The presence of the Elwell Cem provides a focal point for genealogical interest near the junction of Co-60. The map also traces the winding paths of the Big Thompson River and Little Thompson River, illustrating how the natural hydrology has been adapted through engineering to support the intensive farming and growing communities of the Front Range.