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1951 Map of Bracewell

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Bracewell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The irrigation-led landscape of Weld County unfolds across this 1951 study, centered on the small siding of Bracewell and the complex network of canals feeding the South Platte basin. The Cache La Poudre River winds through the mid-section, flanked by an intricate web of water management features including the Greeley No 2 Canal, Whitney Ditch, and Gravine Ditch. These waterways supported the surrounding agricultural communities and livestock operations, as evidenced by landmarks like the Neill Bros Reservoir and Hogarty Reservoir.

Educational history is particularly visible here, with several local institutions marking the rural intersections. While Hazelton School and Ashton School served active districts, the transition of the era is captured by Lucas School (Aban'd) and Plain View Sch (Aban'd). The Colorado and Southern (Burlington Route) provides the primary transportation spine, passing through the settlement at Farmers, while a Drive-In Theatre on the eastern edge reflects mid-century social life.