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1893 Map of Arroyo, 1940 Print
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1893 Map of Arroyo

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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The Kansas Division Union Pacific Railroad cuts a diagonal path through the high plains of Eastern Colorado, anchoring the early transportation network of Lincoln, Cheyenne, and Kiowa counties. Surveyed in 1889, this landscape is defined by the ephemeral waters of Big Sandy Creek and Rush Creek, punctuated by significant terrain features like the Sand Hills and Buffalo Basin. Settlement is sparse, represented by rail stops such as Boyero and Arroyo, alongside isolated holdings like Cox Ranch and Mosley Ranch. These early ranching outposts and railroad points illustrate the late 19th-century transition from open range to established land claims. Further south, the map reveals the desolate expanse of Salt Wells Flat and the headwaters of Adobe Creek, providing a detailed look at the water-dependent geography that dictated the placement of early homesteads and rail infrastructure in this semi-arid region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.39 x 19.84 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain