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2016 Map of Prospect Valley

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Prospect Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Keenesburg anchor this section of the High Plains, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of agricultural irrigation. The map reveals the critical role of water management in this arid region, tracing the paths of the Lowline Canal, Henrylyn Canal, and the Prospect Lateral Ditch. These man-made waterways feed into essential storage sites like Lord Reservoir and Olds Reservoir, supporting the dispersed farming communities of Krauss, Johnson, and Sloan.

Transportation and aviation also mark the terrain, with Frontage Road I-76 cutting across the northern reaches near several private airfields. Local history is etched into the landscape through features like Horseshoe Landing and The Farm Airport, alongside the natural drainages of Lost Cr and Sand Cr. This survey illustrates the convergence of Weld and Adams counties, showing how rural infrastructure has shaped the development of Prospect Valley.