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2010 Map of Weldona

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Weldona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Weldona sits along the northern banks of the South Platte River, serving as a central hub in a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water storage. This region in Morgan County relies heavily on engineered water systems, visible through the extensive Fort Morgan Canal, Weldon Valley Ditch, and Riverside Intake Canal. These waterways feed several significant reservoirs, including Bijou Number 2 Reservoir and the Lamborn Reservoir Number 1 and Lamborn Reservoir Number 2 series, which are essential for supporting the surrounding agricultural plains.

South of the river, the terrain transitions into the Bijou Flats, an area marked by wide drainage features like Bijou Creek and Aker Draw. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Weldona Cemetery and the geographic pinch point known as the Narrows. The map meticulously details the section-line road grid, showing how early settlement patterns were dictated by the river and the necessity of bringing water to this arid part of the High Plains.