1950 Map of Keenesburg

About this map

Keenesburg serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in eastern Colorado, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The area is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and storage basins essential for High Plains farming, including De Remer Lakes and a series of reservoirs such as Ireland Res No One and Lott Reservoir. The map illustrates the engineered water management of the mid-20th century, where the Denver Hudson Canal and Lowline Canal traverse the terrain. Notably, the southern portion of the sheet reveals the border between Weld and Adams counties, passing through the waters of Horse Creek Reservoir. The presence of the Henrylyn Canal (Aband) provides a window into the evolving water infrastructure as certain paths were phased out in favor of newer laterals like the Prospect Lateral.