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2019 Map of Florence

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Florence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Florence and its surrounding industrial and agricultural landscape sit along the banks of the Arkansas River in this modern survey. The map details the complex irrigation and water management systems vital to the region, including the Union Ditch, Minnequa Canal, and the Beaver Park Ditch. These waterways support the varied settlements of Portland, known for its industrial connection to the Portland Reservoir, and the planned grid of Penrose. Genealogists will find the San Juan Bautista Cem south of Florence and the Penrose Cem near the town's southern edge particularly useful for local research.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the steep drainages of Phantom Canyon and Box Canyon, where labels like Phantom Canyon Road and the Outlaw Trl indicate the more primitive access routes through the highlands. Aviation infrastructure is also prominent, with both the Fremont County Airport and the smaller Braun Airport serving as key landmarks between the river valley and the northern hills.