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1951 Map of Antelope Springs

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Antelope Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The high plains of Morgan County are defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure and rural landmarks in this 1951 survey. Near the center of the sheet, the Antelope Springs Church serves as a community anchor for the Antelope Springs settlement, while the surrounding landscape is dotted with numerous water-drawing points like Windmill 4446 and Windmill 4511. The mapping of education history is evident in the transition of several local facilities, including the Gilliland School (Aban'd) and Brammer Sch (Aban'd), reflecting shifts in rural population during the mid-century.

Water management is the dominant geographic feature, with the North Sterling Canal and Riverside Canal winding through the terrain to support agriculture. These engineered waterways, alongside the Snyder Canal, illustrate the development of the Missouri River Basin. The presence of Gravel Pits and various industrial labels like Windmill 4358 (Aban'd) offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the physical evolution of the Union and Antelope areas.