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1951 Map of Brush West

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Brush West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The South Platte River corridor dominates this landscape, defined by a complex irrigation network essential to the high plains of Morgan County. Numerous water systems including the Lower Platte and Beaver Canal and the Snyder and Deuel Ditch crisscross the valley, supporting small settlements like Dodd and Lodi. The town of Brush serves as a local hub, anchored by the Eben-Ezer Hospital and marked by the intersection of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads.

Rural life in the mid-20th century is evident through several educational landmarks, including Colwell School, Morey School, and Nelson Sch. The terrain north of the river, where Wildcat Creek and Badger Creek converge toward the valley, is dotted with numerous springs and windmills, reflecting the persistent efforts to manage water in this semi-arid region. These features, along with the local Cem, offer a detailed view of the infrastructure and community layout before later modern developments changed the local character.