2013 Map of Reno Reservoir

About this map

Pawnee National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Weld County, where a sparse network of county roads and named water sources defines the rural infrastructure. The 2013 survey illustrates a specialized ranching economy dependent on numerous named windmills, such as Ashmann Windmill, Farrington Windmill, and Stonehouse Windmill, which serve as vital landmarks across the undulating terrain. Water management is central to the area's layout, seen in the system of localized catchments including Reno Reservoir and the Adams and Bunker Reservoir Number 2. The drainage patterns of Geary Creek and Willow Creek weave through the grasslands, while significant elevations like Crow Valley Hill provide topographical contrast. This map offers a clear view of how land use and water rights were organized in this portion of Colorado in the early 21st century.