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2013 Map of Julesburg Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Julesburg Reservoir and Jumbo Reservoir dominate this Northeast Colorado landscape, illustrating the intricate water management systems essential to High Plains agriculture. Located near the Logan and Sedgwick County line, the area is defined by a dense network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Long Island Ditch, Settlers Ditch, and Harmony Ditch Number 1, which divert water toward local ranching and farming operations.

Small settlements such as Red Lion and Marcott are situated along the S Platte River corridor, adjacent to the southern rail and road routes. The topography rises toward the north to landmarks like Flat Top, while smaller water bodies like Johnson Draw Reservoir and Dickinson Irrigation Reservoir dot the higher ground. Features like Cottonwood Ranch and the Sprague Brothers Ditch provide specific reference points for researchers studying the local agricultural history and land use patterns of the region.