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1968 Map of Deer Trail

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Deer Trail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Deer Trail serves as the focal point of this late-1960s survey, situated along the Union Pacific rail line as it cuts through the Eastern Plains. The landscape is defined by the braided channels of East Bijou Creek, Middle Bijou Creek, and Key Creek, which carve through the high plains terrain. Local life is anchored by civic features such as the Evergreen Cem and the Rodeo Ground on the outskirts of the settlement.

The map records the transition from traditional land uses to modern infrastructure, showing numerous Gravel Pits and the path of a major Pipeline alongside the established drainage patterns of Hay Gulch and Willow Gulch. The boundary between Arapahoe Co and Elbert Co is clearly delineated, crossing the creek beds in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Researchers will find a mix of agricultural signatures, from Storage Bins to a highway Rest Area, illustrating the corridor's role as a transit and supply hub.