2010 Map of Milliken

About this map

The confluence of the South Platte River and the Big Thompson River anchors this 2010 landscape, where the agricultural economy is etched into the earth through an extensive network of irrigation works. Numerous canals and ditches, such as the Western Mutual Ditch, Union Ditch, and Farmers Independent Ditch, weave between the established towns. The rail-aligned settlements of Milliken and Gilcrest serve as the primary hubs, surrounded by smaller historical siding locations and rural communities like Peckham, Dent, Adna, and Houston. Local landmarks including Wildcat Mound and several small bodies of water like Spomer Lakes and Kammerzell Lake provide points of reference across the grid. This survey documents the persistent reliance on water management systems to sustain the high plains farmland of Weld County, revealing the intricate layout of county roads that connect these agricultural interests.