Logan County sits on Colorado’s northeastern plains, where Sterling, the South Platte River, and the I-76 corridor provide the clearest landmarks. This Logan County Colorado Map page lets you compare the county boundary, major roads, the locations of Sterling, Fleming, Merino, Iliff, Peetz, and Crook, named waterways and reservoirs, and the county’s broad elevation pattern. You can also download the same high-resolution JPG originals used for the maps on this page in one ZIP file below.
Sterling is the easiest place to start. The county map places it near the South Platte valley, with I-76 running northeast across the county and smaller roads branching toward the outlying towns. Logan County’s official overview also highlights Interstate 76 as a key connection for the county. Once Sterling is located, Merino lies to the southwest, Fleming to the east, Iliff and Crook toward the northeast, and Peetz farther north on the open plains.
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Sterling anchors the I-76 corridor across Logan County
The general county map makes Sterling the strongest reference point because several roads converge there. I-76 cuts diagonally from the southwest toward the northeast, following the same broad corridor as the South Platte valley. Roads then branch toward Iliff and Crook, while Fleming sits farther east and Peetz stands apart in the northern part of the county. On a landscape with long distances between communities, that highway-and-town pattern is more useful than trying to read every small road at once.
Merino appears southwest of Sterling near the river corridor, while Peetz is well north of the main I-76 line. Iliff sits northeast of Sterling before Crook, and Fleming occupies a separate eastern position. The map also shows many small drainage lines crossing the plains, so roads and waterways can be compared in the same frame. The inset places Logan County in northeastern Colorado, which helps orient the county before looking at local details.
This map is best for orientation, not turn-by-turn navigation. It shows how communities and major roads relate to one another, but it does not provide live traffic, closures, construction notices, or exact travel times. For a trip, use it to understand the county first and then check current road information separately.
The town map shows a dispersed network rather than one continuous urban area
The city map ranks six communities and makes their spacing especially clear. Its index lists Sterling first and shows a much larger value for Sterling than for Fleming, Merino, Iliff, Peetz, or Crook. That difference matches the visual pattern: Sterling is the county’s dominant center, while the other towns are small, separate communities spread across a large rural area.
Merino sits southwest of Sterling, Fleming lies east, and Iliff and Crook occupy the northeastern side of the county. Peetz is farther north and does not sit along the same main corridor as the towns near I-76. Because the city map emphasizes position rather than detailed road geometry, it is useful for quickly seeing which communities are near the river corridor and which are separated across the plains. For an actual driving route, the general county map should be checked next.
Neighboring county labels add another layer of orientation. Morgan and Weld appear to the west, while Phillips and Sedgwick are on the eastern side and Washington and Yuma sit farther south. Those labels are useful for understanding where Logan County fits within the northeastern corner of Colorado, but they are not a substitute for a detailed regional road map.
The South Platte River and North Sterling Reservoir organize the water map
The terrain-and-water map is dominated by the South Platte River. It enters from the southwest, passes the Sterling area, and continues northeast through the county. Around that corridor, irrigation features and smaller tributaries create a denser network than on the surrounding uplands. Starting at Sterling and following the river is the simplest way to connect the road map with the water map.
North Sterling Reservoir is the largest named water body on the map and lies northwest of Sterling. Cedar Creek approaches from the west, while Johnson Draw Reservoir appears in the northeastern part of the county. Farther south, Pawnee Creek, Sand Creek, Sandy Creek, and Coyote Creek cross the plains, and North Fork Frenchman Creek is labeled in the east. These smaller channels show that Logan County’s drainage is not limited to the main South Platte corridor.
North Sterling Reservoir is also a major recreation landmark. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages North Sterling State Park around the reservoir and describes the setting as open high-plains grassland with agricultural land nearby. The map on this page, however, is only a geographic water reference. It should not be used to determine flood risk, water depth, water quality, property boundaries, or boating conditions.
Elevation drops into the South Platte valley and rises across the surrounding plains
The elevation map gives an actual county range of about 1,109 to 1,505 meters, with a mean near 1,278 meters. The lowest green band follows the South Platte valley through the middle of the county. Higher tan and brown areas occupy much of the northwestern and southeastern uplands. Logan County does not have mountain relief, but the river valley still creates a clear low corridor across the plains.
Sterling sits where the settlement pattern and the low river corridor come together, which makes it especially useful to compare the general map with the elevation map. Moving away from the South Platte, the land rises gradually. Numerous small tributaries have cut shallow grooves into those higher surfaces, especially in the north and southeast. The result is a landscape that looks broadly flat from a distance but contains many gentle changes in height.
This elevation map is designed for county-wide comparison. It is not survey-grade data for a building site, road project, farm field, or legal boundary. It is useful for seeing how Sterling and the South Platte corridor sit below the surrounding plains and for comparing the terrain around North Sterling Reservoir. Use USGS source data or professional surveying when exact elevations are required.
Choose the map that matches the question you are trying to answer
Use the general county map when roads and overall orientation matter most. Use the city map for a quick comparison of Sterling, Fleming, Merino, Iliff, Peetz, and Crook. The water map is better for tracing the South Platte River, North Sterling Reservoir, and named tributaries, while the elevation map makes the river valley and surrounding uplands easier to compare. Switching between maps keeps each view readable instead of forcing every detail into one image.
The WebP images in the article are optimized for fast viewing in a browser. For printing, zooming, classroom use, or offline reference, the original JPG files provide more detail. The ZIP below contains the high-resolution JPG originals for the general county, city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps used on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which map is best for comparing Sterling, Fleming, Merino, Iliff, Peetz, and Crook?
The city map is the quickest choice because it places all six communities in one simplified view. If you also need to see the highways and roads that connect them, compare it with the general county map.
Where can I see the South Platte River and North Sterling Reservoir?
They are clearest on the terrain-and-water map. The South Platte runs through the Sterling area from southwest to northeast, while North Sterling Reservoir is northwest of Sterling. The map is for geographic reference and does not show flood risk, water depth, or current boating conditions.
What is included in the downloadable ZIP?
The archive contains four high-resolution JPG originals: the general county map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map. Each JPG is 3,638 × 2,572 pixels and is better suited than the WebP preview for printing, close inspection, and offline use.
Map File Information
This ZIP contains the high-resolution JPG originals for the general county map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map used on this Logan County page.
- Included Files: 4 high-resolution JPG maps
- Printable Size: 3,638 × 2,572 pixels per JPG
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Sources and references
- Logan County official website – About Logan County – county background, Sterling, and I-76 access.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife – North Sterling State Park – official information about North Sterling Reservoir and the surrounding plains setting.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – official boundary, road, and place reference data.
- USGS National Hydrography – official reference data for rivers, streams, and water bodies.
- USGS 3D Elevation Program – official elevation-data reference.
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