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1953 Map of Cornelia

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Las Animas county terrain in the mid-1950s is defined by a sophisticated irrigation and rail network essential to plains agriculture. The Arkansas River serves as the primary artery, flanked by the Fort Lyon Canal, Horse Creek Outlet Ditch, and Consolidated Ditch, which redirect water into the dry surrounding landscape. This engineered environment supported small rural centers and school districts, including the Cornelia School and Horse Creek School, which anchored the local farm families of the era. The presence of the Las Animas State Fish Hatchery and numerous windmills suggests a heavy reliance on managed water resources. Highlighting the region's transport links, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs parallel to the river, connecting the settlements of Marlman, Riverdale, and Cornelia to larger markets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain