2016 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence and Penrose anchor this 2016 survey of the Fremont County landscape, where the Arkansas River carves a path through a region defined by complex irrigation and aviation. The map details a sophisticated water-management system essential to this semi-arid environment, including the Brush Hollow Reservoir, Beaver Park Ditch, and the Minnequa Canal. These features reflect a legacy of engineering that supports both local industry and agriculture. To the north, the terrain transitions into the steep relief of Phantom Canyon and Box Canyon, while the aviation needs of the area are served by both the Fremont County Airport and the smaller Braun Airport. Genealogists will find the locations of the Penrose Cem and San Juan Bautista Cem clearly marked. The industrial site at Portland further illustrates the varied economic uses of the river valley, from transportation to resource management.