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1950 Map of Kersey

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Kersey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The confluence of the Cache La Poudre River and the South Platte River anchor this mid-century portrait of Weld County's irrigated farm country. An intricate network of water management defines the landscape, from the Eaton Ditch to the Latham Ditch, reflecting the region’s vital agricultural economy. Small railroad stops and farming communities like Gill and Alden are linked by the Union Pacific line, while the town of Kersey serves as a local hub.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific rural landmarks including the Lone Tree Sch and Peter Brown School, alongside family-named holdings such as Darling Ranch. The topography reveals The Delta near the river junction and several small lakes, including Howards Lake and Briscoe Lake, which dot the plains. From the Greeley Municipal Airport to the cluster of homes at Spanish Village, the map documents the transition between natural river bottoms and a highly engineered prairie environment.