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1960 Map of Avondale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Avondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor defines the landscape of this 1960 survey, serving as the central artery for agricultural development in Pueblo County. The confluence of the Huerfano River and the Arkansas provides a distinct geographical anchor, where early irrigation infrastructure like the Bessemer Ditch and Welton Ditch illustrates the era's reliance on diverted water to support the surrounding plains. The settlement of Avondale and the smaller community of Boone sit along the northern rail and river route, while the site of Fort Reynolds remains a prominent historical marker on the southern terrace overlooking the river valley.

Moving away from the fertile river bottoms, the terrain transitions into the Badger Hills and Hooker Hills, where the land is marked by more intermittent water sources like Chico Creek and Lodge Lake. Local social life and small-scale industry are evidenced by the presence of the San Jose Ch and various Gravel Pits near the river, showing the practical needs of these rural communities during the mid-20th century.