2010 Map of Julesburg Reservoir

About this map

Julesburg Reservoir dominates this Logan County landscape, serving as a vital water hub for the agricultural plains of northeast Colorado. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation systems essential to the region's ranching and farming economy, including the Harmony Ditch Number 1, Settlers Ditch, and Long Island Ditch. These waterways parallel the course of the South Platte River, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Small settlements and points of interest like Red Lion and Marcott are situated along the river valley, marking the historical corridor of travel and trade. In the northern reaches, the terrain rises toward Flat Top, while the presence of the Dickinson Irrigation Reservoir and the Jumbo Dam underscores the sophisticated engineering required to manage the semi-arid environment for local sites like Cottonwood Ranch.