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1954 Map of Eastonville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Eastonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Kiowa Creek and Black Squirrel Creek drain this High Plains landscape in El Paso County during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Eastonville serves as a focal point in an area dominated by cattle ranching and early transportation corridors. The map documents several named family operations, including the Pine Park Ranch, Pine View Ranch, and Ayer Ranch, illustrating the agricultural character of the region.

Transport history is prominently visible through the Old Railroad Grade and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, showing the infrastructure that once connected these rural outposts. Local landmarks such as Rattlesnake Butte and various Windmills provide navigational points across the terrain, while a small Cem near the upper creeks offers a specific site for genealogical interest. The inclusion of a Jeep Trail suggests the nature of local travel off the more established routes during this era.