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1940 Map of Elbert

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Elbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Black Forest dominates the southwestern quadrant of this landscape, where the headwaters of Kettle Creek and Black Squirrel Creek originate. The high divide between the South Platte and Arkansas River drainages is meticulously documented, showing a network of rural schools that served this ranching country in the early 20th century. Elbert serves as the primary hub along Kiowa Creek, supported by smaller ranching outposts such as the Ten-Sleep Ranch and Cornforth Co Ranch.

Transport and education define the local geography, with the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad corridor cutting through the southeastern corner near Eastonville. The abundance of educational sites, from Lincoln Sch to the Pine Grove Sch, reflects a dispersed but established community. Notable landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte and the Brentwood Country Club provide distinct geographic anchors within this complex system of gulches and creeks, including West Kiowa Creek and Running Creek.