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1951 Map of Dead Horse Springs, 1984 Print
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1951 Map of Dead Horse Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The arid high plains of Morgan County are defined by seasonal water sources and the expansion of early irrigation systems. Dead Horse Springs serves as a critical focal point in the central landscape, feeding into the winding Dead Horse Draw. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural infrastructure required to sustain life in eastern Colorado, from the Victory School serving local farm families to the numerous scattered Windmill sites used for livestock watering. To the southeast, the complex network of the Riverside Canal and Riverside Ditch demonstrates the engineered effort to divert water for agriculture. More modern developments also appear, including a Television Relay Station and the geodetic marker VABM 4630 Barker, marking the intersection of traditional ranching life and mid-twentieth-century technology.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain