1960 Map of Devine

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor east of Pueblo is defined by a dense network of water management and rail infrastructure, as shown in this 1960 field-checked survey. The southern portion of the map centers on the small settlements of Baxter, Devine, and Nyberg, which are linked by the competing tracks of the Missouri Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Sante Fe railroads. Agriculture in this semi-arid landscape is supported by the Excelsior Ditch and other canals, while the north is dominated by the sprawling industrial and military footprint of the Pueblo Ordnance Depot. Nearby, the Pueblo Memorial Airport stands as a primary landmark. Notable water features like Thunderbird Lake and the confluence of the St Charles River with the Arkansas River provide clear points for topographical and genealogical research in this Colorado river valley.