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1970 Map of Culbertson

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Culbertson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Republican River and Frenchman River converge near the town of Culbertson, highlighting a landscape defined by sophisticated 1970s water management. The survey documents an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Culbertson Canal, Upper Meeker Canal, and Driftwood Canal, which snake through the valley floor to support local agriculture. The town itself is shown with its grid intact, featuring the Fairground, a local Cem, and the nearby Bethel Ch west of the main settlement.

Industrial activity is noted by several Oil Wells and a Gravel Pit, while the Burlington Northern railroad runs parallel to the river system. The presence of numerous siphons and a gaging station reflects the vital importance of water control in this portion of Hitchcock County. These details provide a look at the rural economy during a period of established hydraulic engineering and rail transport.