2022 Map of Vallery

About this map

Bijou Creek and the Bijou Canal define this landscape on the Colorado plains, where water management is central to the land's utility. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are oriented around transportation and utility infrastructure, featuring Frontage Rd and the appropriately named Energy Rd. These corridors provide a stark contrast to the vast section-line grid that dominates the remainder of the territory. The presence of Kent Airport at the northern edge suggests a hub for local aviation or agricultural operations within Morgan County. Moving south, the terrain is shaped by ephemeral drainages like Sand Arroyo Cr, illustrating the sparse, dry environment where seasonal water flow dictates the shape of the land. This grid system, evidenced by numerous county roads such as Co Rd 8 and Co Rd 900, reveals a landscape meticulously divided for ranching or dryland farming.