1971 Map of Alvin

About this map

Alvin sits at the intersection of the High Plains and agricultural frontier, marking a point where the Colorado-Nebraska border meets the Nebraska-Kansas-Colorado corner. This 1971 survey illustrates the sparse but deliberate infrastructure required for survival in this arid landscape, dominated by a grid of section lines and widely scattered wells. The map documents a clear shift toward industrial utility with a prominent Pipeline cutting across the northern sections, supported by a Pumping Sta and Substa. For family historians, the presence of the Hughes Cem near the state line provides a vital genealogical anchor for the early settlers of Yuma County and Dundy County. The terrain is largely defined by wind-sculpted depressions and sand hills, with a Gravel Pit highlighting the local extraction activities common in this high-plains region.