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1957 Map of Eastlake

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks define the landscape of northern Adams County in the late 1950s, where the South Platte River and its many man-made diversions like the German Ditch and Farmers Highline Canal support a cluster of reservoirs. Small rail-dependent settlements such as Eastlake and Hazeltine are centered on the Union Pacific tracks, providing a look at the region's mid-century rural character before the expansive suburban growth of the Denver area reached this far north. The map documents several local institutions including the Brantner Sch, Riverdale Sch, and the Wesley Cem. Notable landmarks of the era include Lake Erie, Ohio Lake, and the modern Valley Highway cutting through the western sections. The presence of numerous family-named reservoirs, such as Richards Reservoir and Smith Reservoir, highlights the critical importance of water rights and local land ownership in this high-plains farming district.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.24 x 26.76 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain