2016 Map of Messex

About this map

The South Platte River carves a broad corridor through the eastern Colorado plains, creating a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's agricultural history. Small settlements like Beta, Messex, and Balzac serve as anchors along the river valley, while the Merino Cem provides a point of genealogical interest near the Logan County line. The map reveals an intricate system of water management, with the Pawnee Ditch, S Platte Ditch, and North Sterling Canal crisscrossing the landscape to support local farms. To the southeast, the substantial Prewitt Reservoir and its associated Prewitt Outlet Canal dominate the terrain, reflecting the scale of water storage required in this environment. This survey captures a specific tri-county intersection where Morgan, Logan, and Washington counties meet, illustrating the rural road grid and the dry channel of L F Draw.