2016 Map of Merino SW

About this map

The South Platte River enters the northwestern corner of this territory, defining a riparian corridor that contrasts with the dry upland plains. This 2016 survey documents the critical water management infrastructure necessary for agricultural life in eastern Colorado, most notably the Lower Platte and Beaver Ditch. The map illustrates the sparse, grid-based settlement pattern of the High Plains, where long stretches of county roads like Co Rd Y and Co Rd 55 connect isolated farmsteads and ranching sections.