2016 Map of Kersey

About this map

The South Platte River and its confluence with the Cache la Poudre River define this portion of the Colorado plains, creating a complex hydrologic landscape of riverine islands and wetlands. Between these waterways lies The Delta and Scout Island, where the natural river flow meets an extensive network of human engineering. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in Weld County, tracing the paths of the Greeley-Number 2 Canal, Ogilvy Ditch, and Latham Ditch. These irrigation features support the agricultural development surrounding the town of Kersey and the smaller settlements of Gill, Alden, and Spanish Village. The northern half of the quadrangle is dominated by more intermittent drainage, such as Owl Cr and Lone Tree Cr, alongside numerous storage bodies including Howards Lake and Faber Reservoir, reflecting the intensive water capture necessary for prairie life.