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1959 Map of Florence SE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Florence SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Hardscrabble Creek and Mineral Creek carve through this section of the Colorado landscape, where early water management infrastructure supported both agricultural and municipal needs. The presence of the Minnequa Canal and the Skes and Ciperts Ditch illustrates the vital role of irrigation in the development of Fremont County. Near the city limits, the Florence City Water Reservoirs stand as critical landmarks of local utility history.

Social life in the rural reaches was anchored by institutions such as the Mountain View Community Hall and New Hope Ch, while the Union Highland Cem serves as a significant site for genealogical research. The terrain is further defined by ephemeral drainages like Richie Gulch and Wells Gulch, and industrial activity is noted by a prominent Gravel Pit. The map also captures the intersection of three counties, showing where the boundaries of Fremont, Custer, and Pueblo meet.