1970 Map of Agate

About this map

Agate sits as the central hub of this eastern Elbert County landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad corridor dictates the placement of rural infrastructure. The rail line is flanked by local landmarks such as Storage Bins, a Water Tank, and the small settlement of Reed. This 1970 snapshot of the high plains environment illustrates a specialized livestock and agricultural economy, marked by a network of drainage systems including East Bijou Creek, Godfrey Gulch, and Agate Creek.