1957 Map of Colony

Industrial activity is anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which served the region's mineral wealth via the Bentonite Spur. Extensive Clay Pits near the tracks and the Airstrip indicate the mid-century importance of bentonite mining to the local economy. Water management for livestock and industry is evident through features like Shepard Reservoir and Kruger Lake, while the topography rises toward Middle Butte in the southeast.