2016 Map of Severance

About this map

The town of Severance serves as the focal point for this 2016 survey of Weld County, displaying a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water storage. A series of reservoirs and lakes, including Black Hollow Reservoir, Loup Lake, and Wykert Reservoir Number 1, dominate the terrain, reflecting the region's agricultural dependency on water management. The infrastructure of the high plains is evident in the man-made watercourses like the Eaton Ditch, Pierce Lateral, and Lakeside Lateral, which crisscross the landscape to support local farming. Smaller rural settlements such as Hurrich and Gates appear alongside newer residential developments indicated by street names like Timber Ridge Pkwy and Scotch Pine Dr. This documentation provides a clear look at the intersection of traditional water engineering and modern suburban expansion in northern Colorado.