2013 Map of Messex

About this map

The S Platte River corridor dominates this Northeast Colorado landscape, where three counties—Logan, Morgan, and Washington—meet in a complex web of water management. The agricultural economy is clearly defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Riverside Intake Canal, N Sterling Canal, and S Platte Ditch. These waterways support the small settlements of Beta, Messex, and Balzac, which are situated along the rail lines and regional roads. To the southeast, the shoreline of Prewitt Reservoir is visible, served by both the Prewitt Inlet Canal and Prewitt Outlet Canal. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the location of the Union School in the southwest and the Merino Cem near Beta, while industrial interests are represented by the Merino Oil Field at the center of the quadrangle.