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2013 Map of Orchard

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Orchard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The S Platte River meanders through this agricultural section of Morgan County, Colorado, defining a landscape shaped by early 21st-century water management. The small settlements of Orchard and Goodrich anchor the northern half of the sheet, connected by Co-144 and surrounded by a complex network of man-made waterways. Significant infrastructure such as the Weldon Valley Ditch, Bijou Canal, and Putman Irrigation Ditch illustrate the vital importance of irrigation to the local plains economy.

Ephemeral water features like Kiowa Creek and Milliron Draw cross the terrain, feeding into the river valley. To the south, the Seiber Dairy stands as a notable commercial landmark among the section lines and county roads. The presence of the Jackson Reservoir and its associated Jackson Lake Inlet and Jackson Lake Outlet further emphasizes the region's reliance on large-scale water storage and distribution.