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1958 Map of Breckenridge

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Breckenridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Breckenridge serves as the focal point of this late 1950s survey, showing the town's growth as a county seat and regional hub. The map detail highlights municipal infrastructure including the Courthouse, Stephens Memorial Hosp, and a structured grid of streets like Walker St and Parks Ave. The industrial and transport history of the region is evident through the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to shifting shipping patterns.

Beyond the town limits, the landscape transitions into rugged terrain marked by Coal Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Donkey Mtn. Numerous Sludge Pits indicate the area's active resource extraction during this era. Rural life is grounded in features like Picketville Cem and the winding course of Hubbard Creek, while recreational additions like a Drive-in Theater and Golf Course reflect mid-century local culture.