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2016 Map of La Salle

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of La Salle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South Platte River carves through this northern Colorado landscape, defining a region where water management and agriculture are inextricably linked. The settlement of La Salle serves as a central hub, flanked by East La Salle and the neighboring community of Evans. This area is marked by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Latham Ditch, Union Ditch, and the Farmers Independent Ditch, which redirect water from the river to sustain the surrounding plains.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites, such as the Beebe Draw Pioneer Cem and the Beebe Draw Seventh Day Adventist Cem. The terrain is further characterized by large water bodies like the Lower Latham Reservoir and Behrens Reservoir, while the presence of the Western Mutual Ditch and Godfrey Ditch illustrates the long-standing reliance on diverted water systems to support smaller locales such as Auburn and Hambert.