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2010 Map of Julesburg

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Julesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Julesburg sits at the northern edge of the South Platte River, serving as a focal point for this Northeastern Colorado landscape. The river valley is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-plains agriculture, including the Highline Canal, Peterson Ditch, Liddle Ditch, and Carlson Ditch. These waterways weave through the terrain, supporting the farms and homesteads that rely on the South Platte River corridor.

Local landmarks such as the Julesburg Municipal Airport and the Julesburg Water Works emphasize the infrastructure of this regional hub. Further south, the landscape opens into broad sections divided by county roads, featuring smaller water bodies like Johnson Lake. For those researching local heritage, the Ovid Cemetery stands near the western boundary of the map, providing a specific point of interest for genealogical study within this river-fed agricultural district.