2016 Map of Masters

About this map

Masters sits as the central point of interest in this agricultural and water-management landscape along the South Platte River. The area is defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the high plains, including the Bijou Canal, Riverside Intake Canal, and the Weldon Valley Ditch. Large-scale water storage dominates the terrain, with Riverside Reservoir in the northwest and Empire Reservoir spanning the southern border near the Weld County and Morgan County line. These reservoirs and the Jackson Lake Inlet reflect the engineered hydrology required to sustain the region's farms. Between these water bodies lies Green City Flats, a notable terrain feature that illustrates the natural basin topography of the river valley. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of county roads and water routes that have shaped this portion of the Colorado plains.