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2019 Map of Sunken Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sunken Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Jackson Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this Morgan County region, serving as a primary water management feature alongside the Riverside Intake Canal and Weldon Valley Ditch. The terrain is defined by a series of north-to-south drainage patterns, including Coal Bank Draw, Greasewood Draw, and the converging branches of Cottonwood Draw. A namesake Sunken Lake sits isolated to the northwest, highlighting the varied depressions common to this high plains environment.

Local navigation is marked by a strict section-line road grid, though more organic movement is captured by a Foot Trail winding along the western shore of the reservoir and the specifically named Indian Way. This survey reflects the modern agricultural and hydrological infrastructure of the area, illustrating how water diversion projects like the Weldon Valley Ditch have shaped the land use and accessibility of the Colorado plains.