1958 Map of Cisco

About this map

Cisco and the surrounding desert landscape are defined by the convergence of industrial infrastructure and the winding path of the Colorado River in the late 1950s. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, supporting local extraction efforts including various Oil and Gas Wells and Artesian Wells. The presence of the United States Atomic Energy Commission in the margin highlights the era's focus on mineral prospecting, evidenced by the Cactus Rat Mine and nearby shafts.