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1951 Map of Brush East, 1972 Print
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1951 Map of Brush East

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The South Platte River and its accompanying irrigation network dominate this agricultural corridor in northeastern Colorado. The landscape is defined by the complex movement of water through the Lower Platte and Beaver Canal, Tremont Canal, and North Sterling Canal, supporting the regional sugar beet industry as evidenced by the Sugar Refinery at Brush. Two major railroads, the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern, converge in this area, linking small trackside settlements like Hillrose and Snyder to wider markets. Rural education and community hubs are visible at the Fairview School and Colwell School, while more specialized infrastructure like the Municipal Airport and the Trowel Ranch reflect the mid-century evolution of the plains economy. The transition from the irrigated river bottom near Beaver Creek to the drier uplands around Dead Horse Draw illustrates the reliance on managed water systems for the region's development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain