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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 focal point of this mid-century landscape, characterized by the vital relationship between the South Platte River and the complex irrigation network that sustains the high plains. The map reveals an intensive agricultural and transport hub where The Great Western Railway and the Union Pacific converge near a large Sugar Refinery. This industrial presence, coupled with the local infrastructure of the High Sch, Lincoln Sch, and Baker Sch, illustrates the town's role as a regional center for Morgan County.

North of the river, the terrain transitions into the draws and canyons of the upland, including Cris Lee Draw and the rugged Box Canyon. Notable landmarks such as the Rainbow Bridge and Muir Springs are situated along the riverbanks, while the presence of the Riverside Cem and numerous named ponds like McFarland Pond provides essential detail for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this river valley community.