1944 Map of Brighton
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1944 Map of Brighton

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The town of Brighton serves as the focal point of this agricultural and transit corridor in the late 1930s, situated along the Union Pacific railroad and the South Platte River. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, including the Fulton Ditch, Burlington Ditch, and O'Brien Ditch, which support the surrounding farmsteads and rural infrastructure. Local life is anchored by facilities such as the Fairgrounds and Brighton Golf Course, while rural education is represented by the Pleasant Plains Sch and Cactus Ridge School.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.4 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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CopyrightPublic Domain