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1957 Map of Box Elder School

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Box Elder School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Green Valley Ranch and its surrounding agricultural landscape are documented here during a period of transition in Adams County. The terrain is defined by a series of north-flowing drainages, including Third Creek, Second Creek, and First Creek, which carve through the plains. Local education and community life are anchored by the Box Elder Sch in the northeast and First Creek Sch to the south.

Infrastructure for the region's energy and transportation sectors is prominent, featuring an Abandoned Canal winding through the center, multiple Oil Wells, and a large Compressor Station. The southern edge of the map shows the industrial corridor along the Union Pacific railroad, where the Sky Ranch Airport sits near the tracks. This survey captures the rural character of the area before the significant suburban expansion of the late 20th century, noting early developments along Irondale Road.