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1953 Map of Ferguson Corner

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Ferguson Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ferguson Corner serves as a quiet focal point in this high plains landscape of Platte County, where the infrastructure of the Missouri River Basin development project is clearly visible. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management system designed for an arid climate, featuring Canal No 1, the Bordeaux Canal, and critical engineering landmarks such as a Siphon and Flume. These man-made improvements redirect the natural flow of Chugwater Creek and Antelope Creek to support local agriculture and ranching operations.

Transportation and utility networks follow the contours of the land, most notably the Colorado and Southern railroad line and a prominent Pipe Line traversing the eastern sections. Small-scale ranching history is evidenced by scattered Windmill labels, while the geographic character of the Bordeaux area is further detailed by the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork as they meet Hunton Creek.