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2019 Map of Judson Hills

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Judson Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Judson Hills and the surrounding high plains of Morgan County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and essential water management infrastructure. This landscape, as documented in 2019, shows the critical importance of irrigation and water storage in eastern Colorado. The Riverside Intake Canal and Jackpot Ditch cut through the terrain to feed reservoirs like Christensen Reservoir Number 1 and Whittington Reservoir.

The area is etched with deep erosional features such as Sterling Canyon, Whipple Canyon, and the East Cottonwood Draw. Prominent landmarks like Stony Point and Minter Hill rise above the draws, providing orientation across a region shaped by ranching and rural land management. The presence of Sterling Spring and the meandering path of Wildcat Creek highlight the natural hydrology that local producers have harnessed through extensive engineering.