1956 Map of Byers

About this map

The town of Byers sits at the heart of this high plains landscape, situated along the critical transit corridor of the Union Pacific railroad. The community's local infrastructure is clearly documented in the mid-1950s, showing a concentrated grid of streets, a designated Cem, and a municipal Waterworks. The physical geography is defined by the braided channels and broad floodplains of West Bijou Creek, which winds through the western portion of the survey. East of the main settlement, the rural character of the region is emphasized by isolated landmarks like the Bellview Sch and the winding course of Rattlesnake Creek. This survey captures the intersection of early Colorado rail infrastructure and the intermittent water sources that dictated settlement patterns in the eastern plains.