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1960 Map of Eaton

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Eaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Agricultural development in the high plains north of Greeley is clearly defined on this 1960 survey, dominated by a sophisticated irrigation network that sustained the towns of Ault and Eaton. The Union Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for these settlements, which are surrounded by essential water management features like the Eaton Ditch, Eaton Aqueduct, and numerous reservoirs including Clark Lake and Cozzens Lake. The map provides a detailed view of local infrastructure at mid-century, from the Eaton Cem and Ault Cem to the outlying Wyatt Sch.

The landscape is further characterized by the natural drainage of Lone Tree Creek and Spring Creek, which are augmented by the Mead Town Lateral and other man-made channels. Notable local landmarks such as the Barnett Airfield and the Memorial Athletic Field in Ault highlight the community spaces of the era, while the presence of Gravel Pits and a Golf Course reflect the varied land use on the periphery of these Weld County farming centers.