1950 Map of Kersey

About this map

The confluence of the Cache La Poudre River and the South Platte River defines the lower half of this landscape, creating a complex network of waterways in Pleasant Valley. The mid-century agricultural character of Weld County is etched into the terrain through an extensive system of irrigation works, including the Greeley No. 2 Ditch, Eaton Ditch, and the North Fork Ogilvy Ditch. These canals supported small rail-side communities like Gill and Alden along the Union Pacific line, while the town of Kersey served as a central hub south of the river. Educational centers like the Lone Tree Sch and Peter Brown School appear as vital local landmarks. From the Greeley Municipal Airport to the various Gravel Pits scattered near the riverbanks, the map illustrates the infrastructure of a productive river valley during the early 1950s.