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1983 Map of Julesburg

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Julesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The South Platte River corridor dominates this northeastern Colorado landscape, serving as the primary artery for settlement and infrastructure. Along its banks, the Union Pacific railroad connects established agricultural hubs like Julesburg, Ovid, and Sedgwick. The map illustrates a complex irrigation network essential for High Plains farming, featuring the Peterson Canal, Settlers Ditch, and the significant Julesburg Reservoir. To the south, the Burlington Northern line supports a second string of prairie towns including Haxtun, Paoli, and Holyoke.

Diverse land use is evident in the numerous conservation zones, such as the Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area and Duck Creek State Wildlife Area, which parallel the river. The transition from the river valley to the higher elevations of Peetz Table in the northwest highlights the varied topography of Logan and Sedgwick counties, where drainage features like Wild Horse Creek and Frenchman Creek define the local hydrology.