2012 Map of La Plata

About this map

La Plata serves as the primary hub in this Macon County landscape, situated where the Middle Fork Salt River and Titus Creek drain the surrounding agricultural lands. The township and its environs are defined by a network of rural routes like Co RD-344 and Banner Ln, connecting smaller settlements including Gibbs, Prairie Bird, and Wilson. Water management is a central feature of the local geography, visible through several engineered structures such as the Thomas Lake Dam and the La Plata City Reservoir East Dam, which support local water needs and recreation at Santa Fe Lake and Laplata Lake. To the north near Gibbs, the Gibbs Union Cemetery provides a focal point for genealogical interest, while the numerous small tributaries like Bear Creek and Surratt Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the region's development into the early 21st century.