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2022 Map of Kersey

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Kersey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Cache la Poudre River and the South Platte River anchors this study of Weld County irrigation and settlement. This landscape, known locally as The Delta, is defined by an intricate network of water management, including the Latham Ditch, Ogilvy Ditch, and Eaton Ditch, which transformed the arid plains into the productive Pleasant Valley. These waterways illustrate the critical importance of water rights and engineering in the development of the region's agricultural economy.

Industrial and residential patterns are visible in the layout of Kersey and the nearby Spanish Village, while smaller rail-aligned sidings and settlements like Alden, Gill, and Lowe dot the northern plains. Significant landmarks such as Scout Island and various reservoirs like J B Cooke Reservoir and Faber Reservoir highlight how the natural river system was adapted for local use. The eastern edge of Greeley appears on the western margin, showing the town's expansion toward the river valley.