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1951 Map of Fort Morgan

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fort Morgan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Fort Morgan serves as the industrial and civic anchor of this landscape, situated along the south bank of the South Platte River. The town's 1950s infrastructure is clearly defined, featuring a Sugar Refinery, a Hospital, and several educational facilities including Lincoln Sch and Baker Sch. Transportation and irrigation networks dominate the surrounding valley, with the Union Pacific railroad and the Upper Platte and Beaver Canal following the river's path.

North of the river, the terrain transitions into a complex system of draws and plateaus, marked by features like Cris Lee Draw and Wildcat Creek. The map documents the vital role of water management in this arid region, showing numerous siphons, aqueducts, and named ponds such as McFarland Pond and the Reid Ponds. To the west, the Fort Morgan Airport and the Radio Sta and Tower (KFTM) signify the mid-century modernization of this Morgan County community.