2016 Map of Wetzel Creek

About this map

The high plains of eastern Colorado are defined by the convergence of the Adams Co Washington Co boundary, where straight sections and township lines meet the meandering drainages of Wetzel Creek and Beaver Cr. This 2016 survey documents a landscape dominated by agriculture and sparse ranching infrastructure, punctuated by family-named landmarks like Swan Cem and the small Morris Airport. The road network is organized on a strict grid of county roads and named corridors such as Meridian Rd and Winview Mile Rd, which provide access to the vast open sections between the seasonal watercourses. The inclusion of Badger Cr in the northwest corner highlights the subtle topographical shifts of the area as it slopes toward the South Platte River basin, illustrating how surveyors and early settlers adapted to the arid terrain through meticulous sectioning and road planning.