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1960 Map of Avondale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Avondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The confluence of the Arkansas River and the Huerfano River dominates this landscape, where the high plains meet sophisticated irrigation systems in the early 1960s. The settlement of Avondale and the smaller community of Boone are tied together by the A T & S F railroad and the Colorado Canal, showing the region's reliance on both rail transport and water management. Evidence of the area's frontier history remains visible at Fort Reynolds, situated on the bluffs overlooking the river valley.

Rural life is marked by the presence of San Jose Ch and a nearby Cem, alongside the rugged relief of the Badger Hills and Hooker Hills. The map details an extensive network of waterways, including the Bessemer Ditch and Welton Ditch, which were critical for local agriculture. Industrial activity is also noted through several Gravel Pits and a Grave Pit located near the northern edge of the survey.