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1961 Map of Barton

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The South Platte River carves through the landscape along the Nebraska and Colorado state line, defining a corridor dominated by irrigation and rail infrastructure. In the early 1960s, the Union Pacific railroad tracked closely with the river's path, serving the small community of Barton. The transition from the river valley to the uplands is marked by a network of ephemeral watercourses like Walrath Draw and Dry Creek, which cut through the high plains. Education in this rural landscape is anchored by the Plainview Sch and Longview Sch, positioned to serve the outlying farmsteads. The importance of water management in this arid region is evident through features like the Western Canal and State Line Ditch, which divert river water to sustain the local agriculture. Numerous Gas Wells also dot the northern portion of the quadrangle, indicating a diversified land use that combines ranching with energy extraction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain