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1970 Map of Agate

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Agate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Agate serves as a small rail and agricultural hub in Elbert County, anchored by the Union Pacific line as it cuts through the plains of eastern Colorado. This 1970 field-checked survey highlights a landscape dominated by the drainage systems of East Bijou Creek, Agate Creek, and Godfrey Gulch. The settlement of Agate itself is marked by essential infrastructure of the era, including a Water Tank and Storage Bins, reflecting its role as a point of transit for local resources.

Further south along the tracks, the smaller station at Buick appears near the confluence of East Godfrey Gulch. The terrain is characterized by broad valleys and occasional water management features like Bull Reservoir, illustrating the pastoral yet vital agricultural economy of the region. This study provides a clear view of the rural transportation network and water-dependent landmarks that defined this high-plains community before modern highway developments further altered the local footprint.