1969 Map of Bethune

About this map

Bethune serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, situated along the corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The town's layout is clearly defined against the surrounding agricultural expanses, which are dissected by a series of intermittent drainage systems including Sevenmile Creek and Landsman Creek. This 1969 field-checked survey highlights the transition of the local economy and infrastructure, particularly where Interstate 70 runs parallel to the older rail line, reflecting the shift toward highway-based transport in Eastern Colorado. The terrain is marked by several Gravel Pits and various benchmarks like BM 4265, providing precise elevation data for the gently sloping prairie. To the south, Bonny Creek and Beaver Creek wind through the township, illustrating the natural watercourses that dictated early settlement patterns in Kit Carson County.