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1968 Map of Alkali Lake, 1971 Print
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1968 Map of Alkali Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Missouri Pacific tracks cut a straight line across the northern expanse of this High Plains landscape, reflecting the critical role of rail transport in Kiowa County during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by its arid character, with the basin of Alkali Lake sitting in the south and scattered wells and a Drill Hole indicating the search for water and resources in an otherwise sparse environment. Near the eastern edge, Chivington Hill provides a rare point of elevation overlooking the railroad right-of-way. The mapping captures a specific moment in rural Colorado's history where the layout of section lines and the proximity to the rail line dictated the pattern of ranching and early industrial exploration.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain