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1959 Map of Florence SE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Florence SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Union Highland Cem sits near the northern boundary of this 1959 survey, marking a historical focal point in the landscape south of Florence. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent watercourses and irrigation infrastructure, including the Minnequa Canal and the Sikes and Gipert Ditch, which demonstrate the critical importance of water management in this arid region of Fremont County.

Social life in the mid-century appears centered around the Mountain View Community Hall and New Hope Ch, while the industrial footprint is represented by the Florence City Water Reservoirs and a Gravel Pit. The map captures a moment of transition where the natural drainages of Hardscrabble Creek and Mineral Creek intersect with human-made diversions, illustrating the agricultural and civic development before any major modern expansion occurred.