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1972 Map of Clarkville

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Clarkville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Clarkville sits in the corner of this high-plains landscape, where the borders of Phillips, Logan, and Yuma counties converge in the early 1970s. The topography is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Patent Creek in the north and the winding course of Coyote Creek that cuts through the center of the sheet. Notable for its isolated agricultural settlements, the map documents the small community of Almhof and family or community landmarks such as Rockland Cem and Bryant Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local history.

Evidence of the era's infrastructure is found in the dedicated Landing Strip located near the tri-county junction, serving the remote ranching operations of the region. The map also records the prominent geological feature of Antelope Gap and a local Gravel Pit, reflecting the small-scale industrial and natural landmarks that characterized this portion of Colorado's eastern plains during the late twentieth century.