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2022 Map of Milton Reservoir

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Milton Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Milton Reservoir dominates the northeastern landscape of this Weld County quadrangle, a vital water storage feature fed by the Evans-Number 2 Ditch and Gilmore Ditch. The surrounding terrain reflects a complex network of agricultural irrigation, with the Speer Canal—including its east and west branches—cutting through the western sections. This 2022 survey illustrates the high plains' transition into a managed water landscape, where residential developments like those along Beebe Draw Farms Pkwy and Fairbanks Rd N begin to overlay the traditional section-line grid.

Aviation and topography intersect at Kugel-Strong Airport in the west, while the southern reaches are marked by the distinct elevation of Riley Mound. The map meticulously details the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Beebe Sleep Canal to the varied branches of the Neres Canal, providing a clear view of how water rights and land use continue to shape the Front Range corridor.