1954 Map of Eastonville

About this map

Eastonville occupies the center of this high plains landscape, situated along an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the changing transportation patterns of El Paso County. The area is defined by a series of north-flowing drainages, including West Kiowa Creek, Kiowa Creek, and Bijou Creek, which carve into the terrain near the edge of the Black Forest. Family-run operations like Ayer Ranch, Pine Park Ranch, and Pine View Ranch are scattered across the landscape, illustrating the region's ranching heritage in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Eastonville Cem and another smaller Cem further north, along with the distinctive Rattlesnake Butte to the east. The southern portion of the map is crossed by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line and Black Squirrel Creek, showing the intersection of rail infrastructure and the local watershed.