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1970 Map of Elbert

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Elbert sits at the heart of this 1970 landscape, where the high plains of the Elbert Co El Paso Co boundary meet a series of prominent drainage systems. The settlement is defined by its relationship to Kiowa Creek, which is flanked by the long-standing Old Railroad Grade and a local Landing Strip. The terrain is deeply textured by north-running watercourses, including Running Creek, West Kiowa Creek, and West Bijou Creek, with Neffs Gulch cutting through the southwest.

Social and rural landmarks like the Peaceful Valley Ranch and the J-CC Camp indicate the mid-century land use patterns of this region. Local history is etched into the map through the small Cem north of the main town and several scattered Gravel Pit locations. These features, along with a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail, show a landscape in transition, maintaining its ranching character while incorporating early aviation and shifting transportation routes.