Colby serves as a primary hub for Thomas County, showing a well-defined street grid centered on the Thomas County Fairgrounds. The landscape is shaped by the drainage patterns of South Fork Sappa Creek to the north and Prairie Dog Creek to the south, highlighting the agricultural and transport-oriented layout of this High Plains settlement. Aviation plays a significant role in the local infrastructure, with both the Colby Municipal Airport and Murray Airport positioned near the town limits. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks such as Beulah Cemetery and Sacred Heart Cemetery. The map illustrates a community structured around major thoroughfares like N Range Ave and Veterans Memorial Dr, reflecting the town's growth as a regional crossroads.
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1943 · Colby
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Achilles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Chardon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Colby SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Levant
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Colby SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Colby
USGS Topo · 1:24,000