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1970 Map of Elbert

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Elbert sits at the center of this 1970s landscape, serving as a hub where the Old Railroad Grade parallels the path of Kiowa Creek. The map reflects a rural community defined by its waterways and small-scale infrastructure, including a local Landing Strip and numerous gravel pits. The presence of the J-CC Camp and the Peaceful Valley Ranch indicates the area's development for recreation and ranching during this era.

Hydrological features dominate the terrain, with West Kiowa Creek, Running Creek, and Neffs Gulch carving through the plains. The southern boundary reveals the divide between Elbert and El Paso counties. For genealogists, the local Cem near the town center provides a point of historical continuity, while the noted railroad grade and old wells trace the earlier industrial and agricultural attempts to harness this high-plains environment.