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1978 Map of Anton

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Anton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Anton serves as the primary focal point of this Eastern Colorado landscape, situated along a prominent east-west route through Washington County. The settlement patterns of the late 1970s are clearly visible, showing a sparse, agriculture-dominated region punctuated by early energy development. Evidence of the local economy appears in the northeast, where Oil Wells and a single Oil Well signify the integration of petroleum extraction into the rural plains.

The winding course of Gordon Creek cuts through the terrain, providing a natural drainage system for the surrounding acreage. Communication and infrastructure for the area are anchored by the Radio Facility Anton located just south of the town. This survey illustrates the functional layout of a High Plains community where large-scale land management, energy interests, and isolated settlements define the social and economic geography.