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1891 Map of Arroyo
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1891 Map of Arroyo

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

The Kansas Division Union Pacific Railroad cuts a diagonal path across the high plains of Eastern Colorado, anchoring the early transportation network of the late nineteenth century. Surveyed by Willard D. Johnson and J.W. Hays, this map reveals a landscape defined by water scarcity and ranching life. Key hubs like Bovero and Arroyo dot the rail line, while the surrounding territory is marked by isolated outposts such as Cox Ranch, Sheep Ranch, and Mosley Ranch. The terrain shifts from the prominent Sand Hills and Buffalo Basin in the north to the expansive Salt Wells Flat in the south. Drainages like Big Sandy Creek and Rush Creek carve through the dry environment, providing vital corridors for movement between the county lines of Lincoln, Cheyenne, and Kiowa.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1891
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.1 x 19.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain